VMI Inventory Coordinator: Elevate Your Electrical Career

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

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.