Driver - Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist

Value Added Distributors, LLC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Value Added Distributors in De Pere, WI is hiring a full-time Driver - Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist. The role focuses on monitoring customer inventory, driving, and data analysis to ensure timely replenishment and excellent service.

Typical hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with travel to customer sites. A competitive benefits package is offered, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age
• 2+ years of experience driving in all weather conditions
• Valid Class D Non-CDL driver’s license, clean driving record
• DOT medical card or ability to obtain one
• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and wear PPE
• Proficiency with tape measures and basic math
• Experience using an ERP and Microsoft 365 applications

Responsibilities

• Monitor customers' inventory stock levels and review biannual reports with key contacts
• Maintain accurate inventory records in our system
• Analyze data, identify trends, and discuss replenishment needs with customers to generate orders
• Safely drive products to customer locations and provide professional customer service
• Provide on-site support as needed and participate in warehouse activities
• Generate reports for customers and management
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues, delays, discrepancies, and unhappy customers
• Collaborate with sales and development teams on new products or revenue ideas
• Participate in ongoing training and development initiatives

Skills

Driving experience

Safety-minded

Microsoft 365

ERP experience

Typing 25+ wpm

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft 365

Job description

We’re Value Added Distributors, an ISO 9001:2015–certified industrial solutions provider supporting manufacturers and operations teams across multiple locations. We don't just distribute products - we engineer, assemble, and deliver solutions that keep critical systems moving.

Our De Pere, WI facility is hiring a full-time Driver - Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist who can monitor customers' inventory and make sure we swiftly fill their product needs.

If that sounds like you, you'll earn $18.50/hour and receive a full benefits package with perks like:

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

Our workplaces are hands‑on, fast‑paced, and built around safety, quality, and teamwork. We trust our people, value improvement, and give employees opportunities to grow with the business. If that sounds good to you, keep reading to learn more!

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age
• 2+ years of experience driving in all weather conditions
• Valid driver's license (Class D Non-CDL), a clean driving record, and the ability to drive a van or box truck
• DOT medical card or an ability to obtain one
• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. following proper lifting techniques
• Ability to wear required PPE, stand/sit for extended periods, and work in various environments (office, manufacturing, retail, laboratory, etc.)
• Basic math skills and proficiency with tape measures
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, the ability to type 25+ wpm, and experience using an ERP

Required Competencies

• Sound judgement, objective decision‑making skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Commitment to customer satisfaction
• Sharp organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Analytical mindset for interpreting data, identifying trends, and forecasting inventory needs
• Effective verbal/written communication skills
• Respectful team spirit and an openness to learning new perspectives and cultures
• Positive attitude with self‑motivation to work independently

WHAT TO EXPECT AS OUR DRIVER - VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Typical work hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Some overtime may be required. Travel is required to customers' locations, sometimes up to 1.5 hours drive one‑way. This role blends driving, inventory pulling, data analysis, and customer service responsibilities (and additional tasks as assigned). Depending on the day, you could:

• Monitor customers' inventory stock levels and review biannual reports with key contacts
• Maintain accurate inventory records in our system
• Analyze data, identify trends, and speak with customers about their needs to proactively generate replenishment orders
• Safely drive products to customers' locations and provide professional, respectful customer service
• Provide on‑site support as needed
• Generate reports for customers and management
• Swiftly identify and resolve supply chain issues, product delays, record discrepancies, unhappy customers, and more
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to brainstorm new potential products and revenue growth strategies
• Perform hands‑on receiving, pulling, stocking, and general warehouse activities
• Participate in ongoing training and development initiatives