Inventory Solutions Associate

hdsupply; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Inventory Associate to serve as a liaison between the organization and the customer through Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) operations. You will manage daily replenishment orders, receive transfers, and maintain accurate inventory at the client site.

The role involves monitoring stock levels, communicating with customers about stocking and seasonal changes, and ensuring timely reporting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in inventory control, logistics, or related area.
• Experience with replenishment orders and VMI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate fulfillment of daily replenishment orders for the customer.
• Receives daily replenishment and branch transfers to maintain accurate inventory.
• Completes control reports as described in the operations manual.
• Monitors and adjusts minimum and maximum inventory parameters.
• Communicates market and customer conditions to necessary stakeholders.
• Engages with the customer about product stocking, assortment, and seasonal fluctuations to prevent outages.
• Monitors inventory and maintains regional items as needed.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Serves as a liaison between the organization and the customer served by provided solutions. Maintains all day-to-day functions in a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) site within a client's facility.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate fulfillment of daily replenishment orders for the customer.
• Receives daily replenishment and branch transfers to maintain accurate inventory.
• Completes all control reports in the intervals described within operations manual.
• Monitors and adjusts minimum as well as maximum parameters on an ongoing basis to maintain the proper levels of inventory.
• Recognizes and communicates both market and customer business conditions to the necessary stakeholders.
• Engages with the customer about product stocking levels, assortment, and seasonal fluctuations to ensure there are no outages.
• Monitors inventory and maintains regional items as necessary.

Nature and Scope

Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor. Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

Work Environment

Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment.
• Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Ability to make repetitive movements, such as using a 10-key or calculator, bending, or squatting.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally, 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.