Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I
About The Position
The Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I supports inventory management, material distribution, and customer-site supply operations in Duluth, Minnesota. The coordinator assists the onsite Vallen team by transporting materials from the warehouse or distribution center to customer-designated Point-of-Use (POU) areas, loading and replenishing vending machines, stocking cabinets, and maintaining accurate inventory levels. Duties also include barcode scanning, inventory counts, replenishment activities, and keeping work areas clean and organized. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to work effectively with customers and team members. The coordinator must follow instructions and safety procedures, complete assigned work accurately and on time, and work independently while following supervisory direction. This is a six-month temporary contract assignment, with possible temp-to-hire conversion depending on site requirements. The role is 100% onsite at 1255 Port Terminal Road, Duluth, MN 55802, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM CST, for 40 hours per week. The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance and wearing steel-toe safety shoes. Work-appropriate clothing is required; jeans or khakis and a T-shirt or polo are specified, while shorts, sweatpants, and clothing with vulgar or profane language are not permitted.
Requirements
- At least one year of relevant warehouse, inventory counting, or delivery experience.
- Experience or familiarity with warehouse and inventory activities.
- Ability to understand and carry out written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and within established timelines.
- Strong reliability and dependability.
- Ability to work independently while following supervisory direction.
- A proactive and positive approach to problem resolution.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Willingness to learn company products and inventory procedures.
- Professional communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and perform material-handling activities.
- Ability to follow workplace safety procedures.
- Steel-toe safety shoes are required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
Nice To Haves
- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) experience.
- Inventory control and replenishment experience.
- Cycle counting and inventory reconciliation experience.
- Warehouse receiving and material-handling experience.
- Experience stocking cabinets and storage locations.
- Point-of-Use inventory management experience.
- Vending machine inventory replenishment experience.
- Order fulfillment and material distribution experience.
- Familiarity with industrial supplies and materials.
- Experience handling tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
- Knowledge of customer-site inventory organization.
- Barcode scanning and inventory transaction experience.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Data entry and inventory record maintenance experience.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems.
Responsibilities
- Transport materials from the warehouse or distribution center to customer-designated locations and Point-of-Use areas.
- Load and replenish vending machines.
- Stock cabinets and storage locations and maintain POU areas.
- Assist with barcode scanning, inventory counts, replenishment, and inventory transactions.
- Help maintain accurate inventory levels and records.
- Support warehouse receiving, material handling, order fulfillment, and material distribution as assigned.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and complete assigned tasks accurately and within established timelines.
- Work with customers, coworkers, and management in a professional manner.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
