VMI Inventory Control Specialist

Vallen Distribution; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Vallen Distribution is hiring a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator II to deliver and manage inventory at customers’ sites. You will perform physical or administrative tasks for storing, distributing and fulfilling orders of merchandise and equipment.

Responsibilities include driving to locations, ensuring shipment accuracy, setting up VMI areas, and coordinating with sales and CSR teams. Candidates need a high school diploma, 4+ years in warehouse/inventory/delivery, and a valid license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years' relevant 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.

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.
• Works to ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
• 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.
• Follows the customer order through from pick-up at Vallen's warehouse/DC to delivery and set up at customer site.
• Takes customer spot buy orders when needed and relays the information to the CSR or Account Rep.
• Scans 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.
• Maintains awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations back to managements.
• Recommends changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.
• Ensures that bar code labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read and advised management when new barcode labels are needed.
• Assist in the annual inventory (cycle) counts on consigned
• Presents information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
• 5S all VMI Point of Use areas.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Delivery experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vallen Distribution is hiring a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator II to deliver and manage inventory at customers’ sites. You will perform physical or administrative tasks for storing, distributing and fulfilling orders of merchandise and equipment.

Responsibilities include driving to locations, ensuring shipment accuracy, setting up VMI areas, and coordinating with sales and CSR teams. Candidates need a high school diploma, 4+ years in warehouse/inventory/delivery, and a valid license.