Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

The Employee Connect; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Contract through The Employee Connect

Steady weekday schedule

Fast application process

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I for a 6-month contract in Duluth, MN. This is an on-site, full-time role requiring routine visits to customer stocking locations, counting inventory, and triggering replenishment on schedule.

Pay ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, with a start anticipated within the next two to three weeks. Ideal candidates are organized, self-directed, and comfortable with handheld scanners.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of inventory, warehouse or stocking experience.
• Comfortable with handheld scanners and basic computer work.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer stocking locations on a set schedule.
• Scan bins and count inventory to trigger replenishment.
• Restock, label and organize customer storage areas.
• Enter orders and adjustments in the inventory system.
• Flag shortages, slow movers and usage changes.
• Communicate with customers about stock needs.

Skills

Inventory experience

Handheld scanners

Lift up to 50 lbs

Driver license

Organization/detail

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Location: Duluth, Minnesota

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, day shift, Monday to Friday

Pay/Compensation: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour

About the Role

An established industrial supply distributor is hiring a Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator in Duluth. You will keep customer point-of-use inventory stocked, counted and replenished on schedule. This contract suits an organized, self-directed person who likes being on the move.

Assignment Details

• Contract assignment, 6 months with possible extension
• Work setting: onsite
• Openings: 1
• Anticipated start: within the next two to three weeks

Core Responsibilities

• Visit customer stocking locations on a set schedule
• Scan bins and count inventory to trigger replenishment
• Restock, label and organize customer storage areas
• Enter orders and adjustments in the inventory system
• Flag shortages, slow movers and usage changes
• Communicate with customers about stock needs

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of inventory, warehouse or stocking experience
• Comfortable with handheld scanners and basic computer work
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation
• Strong organization and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Vendor managed inventory or MRO supply experience
• Experience with ERP systems
• Customer-facing service experience
• Prior work in a fast-paced distribution or industrial setting
• Willingness to cross-train in receiving, shipping and inventory
• Strong record of attendance and safe work habits

Work Environment

• Clean, organized warehouse or storeroom setting
• Safety-first culture with required PPE provided onsite
• Steady workload with clear daily priorities
• Regular standing, walking, bending and lifting
• Supportive supervisors and a team-based environment

Who Thrives Here

• Dependable workers who show up on time every day
• Detail-minded people who take pride in accurate counts
• Self-starters who keep busy without constant direction
• Team players who help out wherever needed
• People who follow safety rules without shortcuts
• Anyone looking for steady, hands-on work

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Contract employment through The Employee Connect
• Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
• Fast, simple application and interview process
• Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end

Screening Questions

1. How much inventory or stocking experience do you have?
2. Do you have a valid driver license and reliable transportation?
3. Are you comfortable using handheld scanners?