Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Lead

Thruway Fasteners•Morton Grove, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Managed Inventory Lead (VMI) provides dedicated VMI services in-plant at key customer location and acts as an extension of the distribution branch. Manages inventory of stocked goods (re-ordering thru scanning and re-stocking) within a secure warehouse area. Interact daily with customer leadership and internal branch personnel.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Operate a Walkie Forklift and Pallet Jack to load and unload shipments while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies and procedures
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and prior ERP system experience
Must have good math, problem solving, data entry and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated success managing inventory and organizational skills
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and prioritization
Positive attitude and excellent customer service orientation
Work in a team environment as well as independently in a warehouse environment
Good written, listening, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lb. boxes
Possession of Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred

Responsibilities

Neat & orderly maintenance of approximately 2000 ft2 caged, secured warehouse area
Receive inventory to customer location
Performs physical inventory cycle counts and daily bin audits
Receives, unpacks, and refills bins, as necessary
Material handling from receiving docks, small parcel receiving and staging area
Stage for deliveries within the plant
Daily scans of manufacturing work cell areas each morning
Pick and pack replenishment orders daily after scanning
Delivery and put away to each respective work cell areas
Attend daily customer meetings to evaluate consumption for re-order and work with the customer to approve and adjust inventory levels to ensure customer satisfaction
Ensure all orders are correct to customers’ sizes and specifications. Check quantity and quality of product as delivered to assure defects-free. If defects or issues are found, communicate to internal branch personnel
Effectively document questions and meaningful conversation with customer associates and communicate back to internal branch personnel
Maintain 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principles for cleanliness and organization of each work cell area
Performs other duties as assigned