Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator II

Vallen•Cottage Grove, MN

5h•$29 - $31

About The Position

The Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator II delivers and manages inventory at customer-designated sites. The role performs physical and administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The coordinator transports goods from Vallen’s warehouse or distribution center to customer locations, maintains and stocks customer VMI areas, monitors inventory levels, and supports customer service and inventory accuracy.

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 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; required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment such as shoes, gloves, and protective eyewear.
Ability to perform the physical activities of sitting, standing, walking, squatting or kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, twisting or bending, lifting or carrying repeatedly during a shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
May be required to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and handle physical inventory requiring hand dexterity.

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 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 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, and minor repairs or changes, while communicating with the direct supervisor and sales team.
Monitor minimum and maximum levels, reorder points, and reorder quantities, and report observations to management.
Recommend customer inventory-level changes based on usage.
Ensure barcode labels are current and legible, and notify management when new 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.