Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I delivers and manages inventory at customers’ designated sites. The role performs physical or administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The coordinator follows customer orders from pickup at Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center through delivery and setup at the customer site, and supports inventory management and customer service at VMI points of use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience or training in warehouse work, inventory counting, or delivery.
Valid driver’s license that complies with Vallen’s standards.
Willingness to learn and work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
Ability to work as a self-starter with supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Demonstrated ability to complete work correctly and on time.
Proactive, positive team approach to problem resolution.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
Willingness to gain knowledge of company products.
Ability to represent Vallen professionally and project a winning-team approach to customer service.
Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle.
Vision abilities required for driving, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity and lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods safely and in compliance with state and federal DOT standards and regulations.
Help ensure shipments to customers are accurate.
Assist with customer VMI space and placement, prepare areas to receive shipments, and stock products in designated customer areas.
Follow customer orders from pickup at Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center through delivery and setup at the customer site.
Take customer spot-buy orders when needed and relay the information to the CSR or Account Representative.
Scan barcodes at customer sites to generate customer orders.
Perform VMI functions at vending points of use, including loading, receiving, and minor repairs or changes, while communicating with the direct supervisor and sales team.
Monitor minimum/maximum levels and reorder points and quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend changes to customer inventory levels based on usage.
Ensure barcode labels are current and legible to scanners, and advise management when new labels are needed.
Assist with annual inventory cycle counts on consigned inventory.
Present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
Maintain 5S at all VMI points-of-use areas.
Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, spouses or children, and families.
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave, plus leave required by applicable law.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
Eight scheduled paid holidays and two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.