VSS Storeroom Rep I

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Magna, UT

About The Position

The VSS Storeroom Representative I typically works at a customer location and provides customer service by purchasing products, goods, and materials that meet organizational standards for price, quality, timing, and supply reliability. The role supports customer demand through procurement activities, vendor coordination, order monitoring, and communication with customers and suppliers. Work may take place in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, or cold.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 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 to meet current and anticipated customer demand for stock, non-stock, and spot-buy products and materials, in alignment with Vallen's purchasing strategies.
Assess 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 comply with specifications and meet customer quality, pricing, and delivery standards.
Monitor the quality and timeliness of supplied products and materials, and coordinate returns of damaged goods or replacement items as needed.
Follow up with vendors on purchase-order status to support timely delivery and communicate order status to customers.
Communicate with vendors to resolve issues involving timeliness and product quality.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with suppliers, vendors, and assigned customers.
Research and resolve accounts-payable nonconformance issues with suppliers.
Identify and document opportunities for customer cost savings.
Follow all Vallen and customer Standard Operating Procedures.
Adhere to operating practices and keep the worksite professional, clean, and neat.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, employee plus spouse or children, and families.
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Parental leave and other leave required by applicable law.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time; amounts vary by seniority.
Eight scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.