VSS Storeroom Rep I

Vallen Distribution•SALT LAKE CITY, UT

11d

About The Position

Join Vallen’s dedicated team as a VSS Storeroom Representative I. Typically based at a customer location, this role provides customer service and performs purchasing activities for products, goods, and materials that meet standards for price, quality, timing, and supply reliability. The representative helps ensure customer demand is met while following Vallen’s purchasing strategies and the operating procedures of Vallen and the customer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of experience in customer service.
Computer skills and aptitude to learn Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and inventory-management applications.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and execution skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Perform procurement activities for current and anticipated customer demand, including stock, non-stock, and spot-buy products and materials, in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies.
Review existing orders and determine whether to expedite or de-expedite them to optimize delivery.
Place purchase requisitions and vendor purchase orders.
Research and assess vendors and requested items, and recommend options that meet specifications and customer standards for quality, pricing, and delivery.
Monitor the quality and timeliness of supplied products and materials; coordinate returns of damaged goods or replacement items when needed.
Follow up with vendors on purchase-order status to support timely delivery and communicate order status to customers.
Work with vendors to resolve delivery-timing and product-quality problems.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
Research and resolve accounts-payable nonconformance with suppliers.
Identify and document customer cost-saving opportunities.
Follow Vallen and customer standard operating procedures and operating practices.
Keep the worksite professional, clean, and neat.
Perform other duties as assigned.