Inventory Coordinator / Warehouse Inventory Associate

Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I is an individual contributor that delivers and set up inventory at customer’s designated sites. Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Checks goods distribution against purchase orders or invoices, Responsible for transporting company cargo to customers. Conducts inventory task in accordance with local VMI processes. Follows proper guidelines for use of all equipment. Ensures equipment is clean, safe. Reports concerns to management team.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 730am-4pm. OT rare.

Temp to hire.

Need someone that is reliable and able to work independently.

Attendance is important! Must be able to show up for work every day.

Previous inventory management experience is required, such as cycle counting, issuing parts, etc. This is a big part of the job.

Understanding of the materials being issued is strongly preferred (PPE, hand tools, and power tools).

Needs to have some level of computer experience. MS Suite experience is beneficial.

Good customer service skills required.

Will be trained on internal systems.

Will drive sit down forklift and golf cart. Forklift experience preferred.

Warehouse is not temp controlled. Can get warm in the summer. It is heated, but can get chilly due to doors being opened.

Dress code: long pants and t-shift/polo. No shorts.

Steel toe shoes with internal metatarsals are required.

Works to ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.

Assist with the VMI customer space/placement, sets up the appropriate area to receive shipment of material and stocks product in the customer’s designated area.

Follows the customer order through from pick-up at Vallen’s warehouse/DC to delivery and set up at customer site.

Takes customer spot buy orders when needed and relays the information to the CSR or AR.

Recommends changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.

Ensures that bar code labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read and advised management when new barcode labels are needed.

Scans barcodes at customer site to generate customer orders.

Maintains awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations back to managements.

Assist in the annual inventory (cycle) counts on consigned

Presents information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.

5S all VMI Point of Use areas.

Performs other duties as requested.