Inventory Coordinator / Warehouse Inventory Associate

Prologic Consulting Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen is seeking an Inventory Coordinator / Warehouse Inventory Associate to manage and set up inventory at customer sites. The role involves physical and administrative tasks for storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders, with a focus on accuracy and timely execution.

You will support VMI processes, track barcodes, and maintain stock levels. Candidates should have 1+ year in warehousing, be reliable, and able to work independently in a non-temp-controlled warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant warehouse or inventory counting experience.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions written, orally, or diagrammed.
• Must be reliable and able to attend work daily.
• Willingness to learn and work on semi-routine assignments.
• Demonstrated proactive teamwork and good customer service interactions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shipment accuracy to customer.
• Assist with VMI space setup and inventory placement at customer sites.
• Follow customer orders from Vallen warehouse to delivery and setup.
• Process spot buy orders and relay to CSR/AR as needed.
• Maintain min/max and reorder points; notify management of changes.

Skills

Reliability

Independent worker

Self-starter

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Suite

Forklift operation

Job description

Inventory Coordinator / Warehouse Inventory Associate

Dubuqu, IA, United States, 52001, United States | Posted on 11/04/2026

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant warehouse, inventory counting or delivery, experience. High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).
• Relevant experience should include:
• Willingness to learn and work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
• Must be a self-starter with the willingness to work with supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Demonstrated ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner.
• Possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution.
• Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
• Willing to gain knowledge of company products.
• Ability to represent Vallen in a professional manner projecting a Winning Team approach to customer service.

Compensation type

Contract (Pay-as-you-go)

Marketplace Pay Rate

$ 20.00 / hr

Reward

Reward type

Pay-Per-Hour (PPH) Pay an hourly reward for every hour worked by the candidate

Reward Amount

USD

$

1.76 / hr

Guarantee Period

A candidate must successfully complete 40 hours of work before a reward is eligible.

Payment Terms

Reward will be distributed 1 months After starting work