Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen Distribution•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Join Vallen’s dedicated team as a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I. You will deliver and manage inventory at customers’ designated sites and perform physical or administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The position involves transporting goods to customer locations, supporting VMI and vending point-of-use areas, maintaining inventory and barcode accuracy, and communicating with customers, management, the sales team, and other colleagues. The role may involve handling hazardous materials, using protective equipment, working in extreme temperatures or dusty facilities, and occasional evening or weekend work.

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 perform assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
Self-starter willing to work with supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form 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, coworkers, and management.
Willingness to gain knowledge of company products.
Ability to represent Vallen professionally and project a customer-service-focused team approach.
Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and 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.
Ability to perform job activities including sitting, standing, walking, squatting or kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, twisting or bending, lifting or carrying, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment such as shoes, gloves, and protective eyewear.

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 the designated area to receive shipments, and stock products in the appropriate area.
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 in vending point-of-use areas, including loading, receiving, and minor repairs or changes; communicate as required with the direct supervisor and sales team.
Monitor minimum and maximum levels, reorder points, and reorder quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend changes to customer inventory levels based on usage.
Ensure barcode labels are current and legible, and advise management when replacement labels are needed.
Assist with annual inventory or cycle counts on consigned inventory.
Present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
Apply 5S practices to all VMI point-of-use areas.
Perform other duties as requested.