VMI Associate

Agilix Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (Employer-cont)

401(k)

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Company Sponsored Short-Term/Long-Term

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Agilix Solutions in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) Associate to lead on-site VMI engagements and customer service activities, promoting safe, efficient workplaces.

The role reports to the VMI Manager and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years in inventory management within retail, manufacturing, or industrial settings, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in retail, manufacturing, or industrial settings with inventory management knowledge.
• Familiarity with electrical, safety, or industrial distribution a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; adaptable to shifting priorities; detail-oriented; team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and inventory ERP systems; must communicate value proposition.
• Valid Class E/CDL with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Communication & Sales Support: Collaborate with sales and internal teams to understand customer needs and promote VMI solutions.
• Operational Duties: On-site inventory tasks including scanning, order entry, stocking, and data updates; support order expediting and vendor training.
• Vehicle & Site Responsibilities: Conduct daily visits to multiple customer locations using a company vehicle; maintain vehicle condition and perform inspections.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Tools

Inventory ERP systems

Job description

Agilix Solutions currently has an opening for a Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) Associateat our St. Louis, MO Headquarters. As the VMI Associate, you will become the customer’s first choice for the products and services they need to keep their workplaces safe, efficient, and functioning by leading the company’s efforts for assigned SupplyMaster Program (Agilix’s vendor managed inventory solution) engagements and on-site customer service activities. Build strong internal and external partnerships to facilitate success, which will allow Agilix to effectively extend our reach into our customers’ locations and provide superior service.

This role will report to the Vendor Management Inventory (VMI) Manager.

Responsibilities

• Communication & Sales Support: Collaborate with sales, customer service, and internal teams to understand customer needs, promote VMI solutions, and drive strategic sales growth through relationship-building and market insight.
• Operational Duties: On-site inventory tasks including scanning, order entry, stocking, and data updates; ensure timely and accurate service delivery while supporting order expediting and vendor training initiatives.
• Vehicle & Site Responsibilities: Conduct daily visits to multiple customer locations using a company vehicle; maintain vehicle condition and perform regular inspections while ensuring efficient and professional on-site service.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in a retail, manufacturing, or industrial setting with inventory management knowledge. Familiarity with electrical, safety, or industrial distribution a plus.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong communication and relationship-building skills; adaptable to shifting priorities; detail-oriented; team player; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and inventory ERP systems. Must be able to communicate our value proposition.
• Additional Requirements: Valid Class E/CDL with a clean driving record is required. Other skills would include customer service and support for outside sales, knowledge of vending solutions, and 5S practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on feet for long periods of time and move material.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Company-Provided Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (Employer contributions for 1 st year only)
• 401(k) (Company match contributions and discretionary annual profit-sharing plan)
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Company Sponsored Short-Term Disability
• Company Sponsored Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

• Legal Services
• Critical Illness
• Life Insurance

About Agilix Solutions

With a robust history dating back nearly 130 years, Agilix Solutions delivers meaningful solutions to our customers in the industrial, commercial, and construction markets. We have longstanding partnerships with top manufacturers of automation, electrical, datacom, power transmission, safety, industrial supply, lighting, and solar solutions.

Agilix Solutions Equal Opportunity / Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Agilix Solutions values the unique contributions and perspectives of our team members. We are committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Every effort is made to ensure that our hiring, salary administration, promotion and transfer are based solely on job requirements, job performance and job-related criteria.

Our policies and practices relating to compensation, benefits, transfer, retention, termination, training, self-development opportunities, as well as social and recreational programs - are administered without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other basis prohibited by law.

Agilix Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.