Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Millenniumsoft; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallen in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I to perform inventory, receiving, picking and setup at the customer site. This role is an on-site, individual-contributor position with a 6-month duration and potential for permanent hire.

You will conduct inventory tasks, track min/max levels, issue parts, and operate a sit-down forklift. Reliable attendance and independent work are essential; prior inventory management experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant warehouse, inventory counting or delivery experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required).
• Must be a self-starter with the willingness to work with supervision.
• Attendance is important; must be able to show up for work every day.

Responsibilities

• Works to ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
• Assist with VMI space/placement and stock product in the customer’s designated area.
• Follow customer orders through from pickup to delivery and setup at site.

Skills

Inventory

Warehouse

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse management systems

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Job Title: Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I
• Job ID: 3491-1|AO-81664
• Work Timing: Custom Time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM
• Work Type: Onsite
• Reporting Location: Dubuque, IA
• Duration: 6 month(s)

Key Responsibilities & Candidate Profile

• Hours: Mon-Fri, 730am-4pm. OT rare.
• 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.
• Good customer service skills required.
• 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.

Skills

• Inventory
• warehouse