Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Lead

ADP, Inc.; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is seeking a Vendor Managed Inventory Lead to oversee in-plant VMI services at a Chicago, IL site. This full-time, on-site position operates Monday through Friday on the second shift, focusing on inventory control, replenishment, and daily customer collaboration.

The role requires managing a 2000 sq ft secured warehouse, performing cycle counts and daily bin audits, and ensuring accurate, timely restocking. A HS diploma or GED and warehouse experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat, secure warehouse area (~2000 sq ft cage).
• Receive inventory at customer location and perform cycle counts.
• Pick, pack, and stage replenishment orders daily after scanning.
• Attend daily customer meetings to adjust inventory levels with the customer.
• Ensure all orders match customer sizes and specifications.

Skills

Walkie Talkie operations

Forklift operation

Pallet Jack operation

Inventory management

Data entry

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Walkie Talkie

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

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Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Lead

Full Time Manual Labor Morton Grove, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1480

Salary Range: $23.07 To $25.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vendor Managed Inventory Lead (VMI) provides dedicated VMI services in-plant at key customer location and acts as an extension of the distribution branch. Manages inventory of stocked goods (re-ordering thru scanning and re-stocking) within a secure warehouse area. Interact daily with customer leadership and internal branch personnel.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

JOB SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Second Shift

JOB LOCATION: In Person/On site (Chicago, IL)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Neat & orderly maintenance of an approximately 2000 sq ft caged, secured warehouse area.
• Receive inventory to customer location.
• Performs physical inventory cycle counts and daily bin audits.
• Receives, unpacks, and refills bins, as necessary.
• Material handling from receiving docks, small parcel receiving and staging area.
• Stage for deliveries within the plant.
• Daily scans of manufacturing work cell areas each morning.
• Pick and pack replenishment orders daily after scanning.
• Delivery and put away to each respective work cell areas.
• Attend daily customer meetings to evaluate consumption for re-order and work with the customer to approve and adjust inventory levels to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all orders are correct to customers’ sizes and specifications. Check quantity and quality of product as delivered to assure defects-free. If defects or issues are found, communicate to internal branch personnel.
• Effectively document questions and meaningful conversation with customer associates and communicate back to internal branch personnel.
• Maintain 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principles for cleanliness and organization of each work cell area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Operate a Walkie Talkie, Forklift, and Pallet Jack to load and unload shipments while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and prior ERP system experience.
• Must have good math, problem solving, data entry and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and prioritization.
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service orientation.
• Work in a team environment as well as independently in a warehouse environment.
• Good written, listening, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pound boxes.
• Possession of Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch in a warehouse environment.
• Standing and movement 75% of time. Sitting and driving 25% of time.
• Use hands to frequently handle, reach, grasp or feel objects, tools or controls
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment ("PPE") while on-site at customer location including safety eyeglasses, steel toe shoes and provided customer vest.

TRAVEL

• Majority of time will be onsite at customer manufacturing facility

Thruway Fasteners offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug screen.