Vendor Management Inventory Driver

Value Added Distributors • Rockford, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Value Added Distributors, a respected industry leader since 1995, is hiring a Vendor Management Inventory Driver in Rockford, IL. This is a full-time, day-shift driving opportunity. As a Vendor Management Inventory Driver, you will partner with your internal team and sales to ensure customers' expectations are exceeded through exceptional service, quality products, and reliable delivery. You will monitor and manage inventory at customer sites, maintaining accurate stock records in their systems and generating timely replenishment orders based on your data analysis. Your mornings may begin with reviewing inventory levels and planning your route, followed by driving to customer locations to deliver products, restock inventory, and check in with key contacts. You will strengthen customer relationships by providing on-site support, reviewing VMI reports, and maintaining organized records. Throughout the day, you will address supply chain challenges, coordinate with your branch manager regarding changes in stock levels, and support warehouse operations as needed. You will actively participate in required training and cross-train in other areas, always upholding Value Added Distributors' vision, mission, and values in everything you do.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years old
• 2+ years of driving experience in all weather conditions
• Valid Class C driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card (company reimburses)
• Ability to type 25+ words per minute
• Solid judgment and decision-making ability, staying objective and calm under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Strong data analysis and inventory forecasting skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a respectful, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Ability to safely lift up to 65 pounds using proper techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with supply chain or logistics is ideal
• Experience with ERP systems like Epicor (a plus)
• Knowledge of hydraulic components (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inventory at customer sites.
• Maintain accurate stock records in customer systems.
• Generate timely replenishment orders based on data analysis.
• Plan daily routes for customer visits.
• Deliver products to customer locations.
• Restock inventory at customer sites.
• Check in with key customer contacts.
• Provide on-site support to strengthen customer relationships.
• Review VMI reports.
• Maintain organized customer records.
• Address supply chain challenges.
• Coordinate with branch manager regarding stock level changes.
• Support warehouse operations as needed.
• Actively participate in required training.
• Cross-train in other areas.
• Uphold Value Added Distributors' vision, mission, and values.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED