Inventory Coordinator

Vermeer Corporation; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Piedmont, SC, is seeking a detail-oriented material handler to coordinate the flow, inventory levels, replenishment, and allocation of parts to build our products. You will work with teams globally to support efficient supply chains.

You will organize kits, enter material transactions in Glovia, and help maintain accurate order data while supporting ECN processes and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year related experience or six months Vermeer material handling experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments preferred.
• Forklift certification required for the work location.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with managers and suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage inventory according to standard work and procedures.
• Coordinate replenishment and adjust inventory levels with production schedules.
• Deliver part kits from various sources to internal and external customers.
• Enter material transactions into Glovia as issued and ensure order accuracy.
• Support ECN processes and address scrap levels on the production floor.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers for outsourcing steps like heat treatment.
• Support 5S goals and mentor new team members.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CAD

Problem solving

Tools

Glovia

CAD

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Hourly Wage Range

$19.46 - $22.11

Job Summary

Are you a detail-oriented person who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is organized? In this role you will coordinate the flow, inventory levels, replenishment, and allocation of manufactured and purchased materials required to build our products. We’re looking for a dependable team player to support our processes for customers across the globe.

What You’ll Do

• Organize and manage manufacturing and/or purchased parts inventory according to standard work, or in a logical and orderly manner.
• Responsible for inventory replenishment activities and the coordination of inventory level adjustments based on production schedules. Work with supply chain and area managers to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Organize and deliver part kits from machine shops, supermarkets, or central receiving to internal and external customers according to standard work or referenced in the bill of materials.
• Key transactions into the computer as material is issued using Glovia, or follow standard work for order processes where appropriate.
• Ensure accuracy of all transactions including back orders through examining purchase orders and investigating all aspects of the order to discover any discrepancies, missing or excess items, or any other issues that arise through the examination of the transaction.
• Follow Engineering Change Notification (ECN) process on the production floor, and associated scrap levels.
• Coordinate with outside suppliers for completion of outsourcing processes such as heat treat and zinc plating.
• Support 5S/workplace organizational goals of the department, offer suggestions and make improvements that achieve the department’s performance board metrics.
• Mentor and help train new team members to ensure their performance meets expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of one year related experience or six months of Vermeer material handling/order fullfillment experience.
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience and/or Glovia experience/training preferred.
• Successful completion of Vermeer forklift certification as required for the work location.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to respond to questions from managers and suppliers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD and other business software.
• Ability To manage multiple tasks simultaneously while assessing, evaluating, and taking appropriate action in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques and perform root cause analysis
• Ability to calculate and apply concepts of fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Essential Functions

• Standing: Continuously
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
• Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
• Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
• Bending - Neck : Occasionally (up to 15 degree flex for up to 2 minutes)
• Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)
• Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasions (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Continuously (up to 5 lbs)
• Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasions (up to 10 lbs)

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.