Vendor Management Inventory Coordinator-Columbus, OH

Echo Electric; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement & development

Safety shoe reimbursement

Employee discount

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Echo Electric is seeking an entry-level VMI Coordinator to support vendor-managed inventory in our electrical distribution environment. You’ll help track inventory, learn product specs, and ensure correct components are stocked to meet customer needs.

You will work with sales teams, count inventory, and manage schedules while developing hands-on expertise in orders, vendors, and warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or electrical technology, industrial maintenance, or supply chain is a strong plus.
• Valid Driver’s License
• 2-3 years in warehouse, counter sales and/or delivery operations, preferably in electrical distribution
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats
• Ability to plan and schedule the work of others
• Time management and organization skills; multitasking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Commitment to high ethical standards in professional behavior
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to lift and move light inventory and perform site walks

Responsibilities

• Assist with the VMI customer space/placement and set up the area to receive shipment; stock products in the designated area.
• Maintains awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations to management.
• Generate and manage your own schedule based on inventory needs, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
• Conduct physical inventory counts.
• Replenish materials as needed.
• Ensure safe operation of warehouse equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with sales teams to promote products and services, assist with product evaluations, and contribute to pricing strategies.
• Learn the specifications of common electrical items (e.g., conduit, fittings, wire, breakers, fuses).
• Communicate with foremen & internal teams for new sales needs or future needs.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication

Time management

Planning & scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical technology / industrial maintenance / supply chain (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Your career grows here.

At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Your career grows here.

At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

The VMI Coordinator is responsible in supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) within the electrical distribution environment. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a technical or electrical background who is looking to build a career in inventory management, field support & sales. You’ll assist in tracking inventory, learning products and the specifications, and ensuring the right electrical components are stocked based on customer needs.

We Are Looking For Associates Who

• 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.
• Maintains awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations back to management.
• Generate and manage your own schedule based on inventory needs, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
• Conduct physical inventory counts.
• Replenish materials as needed.
• Ensure safe operation of warehouse equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with sales teams to promote products and services, assist with product evaluations, and contribute to pricing strategies
• Learn the specifications of common electrical items (e.g., conduit, fittings, wire, breakers, fuses).
• Communicate with foremen & internal teams for new sales needs or future needs.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; or electrical technology, industrial maintenance, or supply chain is a strong plus.
• Valid Driver’s License
• 2 - 3 years of experience in warehouse, counter sales and/or delivery operations, preferably in the electrical distribution industry.
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated the ability to plan and schedule the work of others.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills, including the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven proficiency in general personal computer application, as well as in the use of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to lift and move light inventory and perform site walks when needed.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on products
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development

Who We Are

We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

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