Vendor Inventory Driver

Bent Tubes, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Value Added Distributors is seeking a dedicated Vendor Inventory Driver in Rockford, IL to join our driving team. This full-time, day-shift role offers a starting wage of $18 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays, and 401(k) with employer match.

You will travel daily to customer sites, monitor inventory, restock as needed, and coordinate with branch management to optimize supply chain operations. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 21 years old with 2+ years driving experience.
• Valid Class C driver's license with clean record.
• DOT medical card eligibility (company reimburses).
• Ability to type 25+ words per minute.
• Experience with supply chain or logistics is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds safely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage inventory at customer sites and generate replenishment orders.
• Review inventory levels, plan, and execute delivery routes.
• Visit customer locations to restock inventory and support key contacts.
• Review VMI reports and maintain thorough documentation.
• Coordinate with branch management to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with warehouse activities and participate in training and cross-training.

Skills

Driving experience

Time management

Data analysis

Inventory forecasting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Physical strength

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Value Added Distributors is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Vendor Inventory Driver to join our driving team in Rockford, IL. This full-time, day-shift position offers a starting wage of $18 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

THE GROWTH YOU HELP PROVIDE AS A VENDOR INVENTORY DRIVER

The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Overtime may be required as business needs arise. This position includes daily travel to customer locations, with trips of up to two hours one way.

In this Vendor Inventory Driver role, you will collaborate with internal teams and sales staff to ensure that customer expectations for service, product quality, delivery, and fulfillment are consistently met. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring and managing inventory at customer sites, maintaining accurate records, and generating replenishment orders as needed. Each day will involve reviewing inventory levels, planning and executing delivery routes, and visiting customer locations to restock inventory and support key contacts. You will foster customer relationships through on-site support and the review of VMI reports, while also keeping thorough documentation. As challenges arise, you will coordinate with branch management to address inventory discrepancies and optimize supply chain operations. Additionally, you will assist with warehouse activities and participate in ongoing training and cross-training as required, consistently demonstrating the company's core values.

OUR IDEAL VENDOR INVENTORY DRIVER

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years old
• 2+ years of driving experience in all weather conditions
• Valid Class C driver's license and a clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a DOT medical card (company reimburses)
• Ability to type 25+ words per minute
• Familiarity with supply chain or logistics is ideal
• Solid judgment and decision-making ability, staying objective and calm under pressure
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Strong data analysis and inventory forecasting skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a respectful, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Ability to safely lift up to 65 pounds using proper techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with ERP systems like Epicor (a plus)
• Knowledge of hydraulic components (a plus)

ABOUT US

Value Added Companies is an ISO 9001:2015–certified provider of industrial solutions, serving manufacturers and operations teams at multiple locations. We do more than distribute products-we engineer, assemble, and deliver solutions that keep essential systems running. Our workplaces are hands-on and fast-paced, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. We trust our employees, encourage continuous improvement, and offer opportunities for growth within the company.