Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Battlefield, MO

About The Position

Vallen is seeking a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I to deliver and manage inventory at customers’ designated sites. The coordinator performs physical or administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. This role follows customer orders from Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center through delivery and setup at the customer site, supports inventory accuracy and availability, and provides professional customer service. The position involves operating a company commercial vehicle, maintaining VMI point-of-use areas, scanning barcodes to generate orders, and communicating inventory observations and customer needs to management, the sales team, and customer service representatives. The work may involve hazardous materials, protective equipment, variable temperatures, and physically demanding tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on job duties, potentially with little or no advance notice.

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.
Ability to work independently with supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Demonstrated ability to complete work correctly and in a timely manner.
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 deliver customer service in a Winning Team manner.
Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity and to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities listed for the role, including sitting, standing, walking, squatting or kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, twisting or bending, lifting or carrying, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

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 locations.
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 customer service representative or account representative.
Scan barcodes at customer sites to generate customer orders.
Perform VMI functions at 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 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.
Maintain 5S standards in all VMI point-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 a 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.
Parental leave and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time; vacation accrual ranges from 80 to 160 hours based on seniority, and sick time ranges from 40 to 56 hours per year based on seniority.
Eight scheduled paid holidays plus 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.