Inventory Coordinator

UFP Industries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Dallas, TX seeks an Inventory Coordinator to partner with plants and purchasing, monitoring and maintaining the VMI inventory level.

You will work with buyers, run inventory reports, handle vendor communications, resolve discrepancies, and support back-office duties. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook is expected.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of inventory internal controls and company procedures.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs with buyers and plants.
• Run inventory reports and answer inventory questions.
• Coordinate with vendors and resolve discrepancies in inventory records.
• Maintain vendor price maintenance tables and contract records.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
• Share backup receptionist duties and assist in special projects.

Skills

Inventory controls

Lumber math

Lumber grades

Species knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level.

Job Summary

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs.
• Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receive reports available and answer inventory questions that come up.
• Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
• Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors.
• Handle vendor issues tactfully
• Maintain vendor price maintenance tables
• Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records
• Prepare various reports and correspondence as required
• Process Import payables
• Share backup receptionist duties
• Perform other duties as directed
• Assists in assigned special projects
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degree
• Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area
• Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures
• Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.