Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator II

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Cottage Grove, MN

13d•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator II delivers and manages inventory at customers’ designated sites. The role involves physical and administrative tasks related to storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The coordinator transports goods in company commercial vehicles, manages inventory and point-of-use areas, and communicates with customers, supervisors, management, and sales staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of relevant 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.
Self-starter willing to work with supervision.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
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 project a customer-service-oriented Winning Team approach.
Ability to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods safely and in compliance with State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
Ensure shipment accuracy for customers.
Assist with VMI customer 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 customer sites.
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 point-of-use areas, including loading, receiving, minor repairs, and changes; communicate with the direct supervisor and sales team as required.
Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels and reorder points and quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend changes to customer inventory levels based on usage.
Keep barcode labels current and legible, and notify management when new labels are needed.
Assist with annual inventory and 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 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 the employee, spouse, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave, along with leave required under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time; vacation accrual ranges from 80–160 hours based on seniority, and sick time ranges from 40–56 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.