VMI Coordinator

Turner Supply; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Wellness Program

Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

401(k) with a generous company match

Job summary

A family-owned industrial distributor is seeking a VMI Coordinator/Warehouse Associate in Mobile, Alabama. This role involves managing warehouse operations, customer orders, and maintaining VMI/Vending Programs. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong organizational ability. The position requires 2-3 years experience in warehousing, a high school diploma, and involves frequent travel. The company offers various perks, including medical coverage and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• 1-2 years of vending experience desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer orders and respond quickly to requests.
• Work with the Operations Manager to maintain VMI/Vending Programs.
• Ensure safe operation of company vehicles.
• Assist with general housekeeping of the warehouse.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Solid Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills

Good Driving History

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP Systems

SnapVend

CribMaster

Field Office

Job description

Turner Supply Company is a family-owned industrial distributor serving manufacturers nationwide.

📍 Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Turner operates 10 locations across the United States.

Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Wellness Program
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) with a generous company match

Job Title: VMI Coordinator/Warehouse Associate

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Managerial Responsibility: NA

Location: Varies

Job Summary: As a Warehouse Associate this position is responsible for general receiving, warehousing and shipping and delivery operations. This position will also ensure that all warehouse processes and equipment run smoothly, safely, and in compliance with all company policies. VMI Support is responsible for all setup and maintenance of VMI/Vending Programs. This is a combined role of both a Warehouse Associate and VMI Support.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Commit to the company culture of quality, safety, and live by the company core values – Empowerment, Development, Execution, Teamwork, Innovation and Leadership.
• Have positive interactions and communication with all customers and suppliers.
• Manage multiple customer orders, associated tasks and projects simultaneously and respond quickly to all customer requests.
• Develop and ensure sense of urgency and culture of quality, safety and adherence to company core values.
• Manage customers and suppliers with a positive attitude.
• As a customer facing role this position must maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• This position will abide by all customer Covid protocols when visiting customer sites.
• Work with Operations Manager to implement, successfully maintain and manage all VMI/Vending Programs.
• Maintain a professional and responsive relationship with all customers.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of all bins and machines being serviced.
• Maintain a working relationship with field sales to meet customer needs, i.e., quoting, pricing, project work, product research, expediting).
• Follow all applicable state and federal laws in regard to the delivery of company products in all company vehicles.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all company vehicles, including, but not limited to, obeying all traffic laws.
• Ensure that items are delivered damage free and in the proper quantity.
• Perform pre-departure checks on any vehicle that is driven.
• Responsible for turning in signed delivery tickets as the end of each run.
• Assist with the general housekeeping of the warehouse and outside facilities.

Basic Job Requirements

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Solid Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills
• Good Driving History
• Experience Working with ERP Systems.
• Must be willing and able to learn and operate external programs, including, but not limited to SnapVend, CribMaster and Field Office.
• Must be able to learn and understand steps necessary to set up a successful VMI/Vending Program

Experience

• 2 – 3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment
• 1 – 2 years of vending experience desired but not required

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, i-Pads, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This role involves driving, delivering, and installing products in equipment throughout the facility. The work requires frequent stooping, bending, and crouching. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, and walk the plant floor as needed.

Travel

Frequent travel will be required to customer’s locations for VMI/Vending Machines and for any warehouse deliveries.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Turner Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Turner Supply Company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.