Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen USA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vallen USA in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a VMI Coordinator I to manage delivery and inventory at customer sites. This role involves using commercial vehicles to transport goods and ensuring accurate shipment management.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers opportunities for career development and promotes a culture of inclusivity among associates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience or training in warehouse, inventory counting or delivery.
• Valid driver’s license that complies with Vallen’s standards.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Drive company commercial vehicles for delivery.
• Ensure accuracy of shipments.
• Assist with inventory at customer sites.

Skills

Inventory management

Driving commercial vehicles

Customer service

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Position Summary

Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I. In this position, you will deliver and manage inventory at customers’ designated sites. You will perform the physical or administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods to designated locations in a safe manner and in compliance with all State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
• Work to ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
• Assist with the VMI customer space/placement, set up the appropriate area to receive shipment of material and stock product in the customer’s designated area.
• Follow the customer order through from pick-up at Vallen’s warehouse/DC to delivery and set up at customer site.
• Take customer spot buy orders when needed and relay the information to the CSR or Account Rep.
• Scan barcodes at customer site to generate customer orders.
• Perform VMI functions at vending point of use areas: loading, receiving and minor repairs or changes, including mandatory communication with direct supervisor and the sales team.
• Maintain awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and report observations back to management.
• Recommend changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.
• Ensure that bar code labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read, and advise management when new barcode labels are needed.
• Assist in the annual inventory (cycle) counts on consigned.
• Present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
• 5S all VMI Point of Use areas.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year experience or training in warehouse, inventory counting or delivery
• Valid driver’s license that complies with Vallen’s standards.
• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.