Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Lead

Thruway Fasteners•Morton Grove, IL

2d•$23 - $25•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 Talkie, 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 pound boxes.
Possession of Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Must wear required personal protective equipment (“PPE”) while on-site at customer location including safety eyeglasses, steel toe shoes and provided customer vest.

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Neat & orderly maintenance of an approximately 2000 sq ft 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.