Supply Chain Services Associate

Vallen Distribution; Neodesha (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Safety shoe reimbursement

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Vallen is seeking a Supply Chain Services Associate to manage on-site inventory, restock vending/VMI assets, and support the customer at a client location. You will collaborate with the Supply Chain Services Manager and the account team to uphold service standards and inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, adherence to protocols, and continuous learning in inventory management tools and best practices to ensure optimal service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ year of inventory management experience.
• Familiarity with VMI systems and vending machines.
• Customer-focused service mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess inventory levels.
• Effective verbal communication in customer-facing environments.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven and responsible to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Directly engage in restocking vending machines, VMI cabinets, and toolcribs, ensuring inventory levels meet standards.
• Provide first-hand assistance to onsite customer queries related to inventory or tool usage.
• Log and track inventory used, restocked, or requested per protocols.
• Maintain awareness of KPI goals and collaborate with managers to meet them.
• Identify and address potential stockouts during fills and coordinate with managers to implement solutions.
• Adhere to inventory protocols, cycle counts, and report discrepancies.

Skills

Customer focus

Analytical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player

Self-driven

Education

High school diploma + 1+ year inventory experience

Tools

Vendor-managed inventory systems

Vending machines

General supply chain operations

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Benefits at Vallen

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement opportunities
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
• We accept applications on an ongoing basis

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Services Associate at Vallen is a hands-on executor of supply chain, vending, and/or VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) functions, predominantly situated onsite at a customer location. This individual collaborates closely with the Supply Chain Services Manager and, when required, with the inside sales and account management team. The primary objective of the associate is to ensure effective inventory management, adherence to service standards, and overall customer satisfaction, all while upholding Vallen's reputation for excellence.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operational Fulfillment: Directly engage in restocking vending machines, VMI cabinets, and toolcribs, ensuring that inventory levels align with set standards.
• Customer Interaction: Provide first-hand assistance to onsite customer queries, resolving any immediate concerns related to inventory or tool usage.
• Asset & Inventory Handling: Ensure accurate logging and tracking of inventory used, restocked, or requested, adhering to Vallen's inventory management protocols.
• KPI Awareness: Maintain awareness of key performance indicators and collaborate with the Supply Chain Services Manager to ensure KPI goals are met.
• Stock Out Mitigation: Proactively identify and address potential stockouts during vending/VMI fills and work closely with the Supply Chain Services Manager and Account Manager to implement solutions.
• Compliance & Reporting: Adhere to Vallen's inventory protocols, cycle counts, and report discrepancies or deviations as observed.
• Collaborative Support: Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Services Manager and Coordinator to execute on-site operational strategies and initiatives.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest inventory management tools, techniques, and best practices to ensure optimal service delivery.

Job Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, complemented by 1+ years of experience in inventory management, distribution, or similar roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with vendor-managed inventory systems, vending machines, and general supply chain operations.
• Customer Focus: A service-oriented mindset, with an emphasis on understanding and catering to customer requirements.
• Analytical Aptitude: Ability to quickly assess inventory levels, identify potential issues, and provide solutions.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal communication capabilities, especially in a customer-facing environment.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with both Vallen and customer teams, ensuring smooth operations and a harmonious work environment.
• Self-Driven: A keen sense of responsibility, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• Required to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
• Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 75 lbs; must have the ability to handle physical inventory that requires hand dexterity.
• May work in extreme hot or cold environments; various facilities may have dusty conditions.

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