VMI Inventory Coordinator I - Onsite Customer Fulfillment

Vallen Distribution; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Vallen is seeking a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I to join our logistics team in Dubuque, IA. You will deliver and manage inventory at customers' sites and perform storage, distribution and order fulfillment tasks.

The role requires at least 1 year in warehousing or inventory, a valid driver's license, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. You will support accuracy of shipments, barcode scanning, and continuous improvement of inventory levels at customer sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of 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

• 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 experience

Inventory control

Driver's license

Self-starter

Team player

Written/oral instructions

Customer service

Product knowledge

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vallen is seeking a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I to join our logistics team in Dubuque, IA. You will deliver and manage inventory at customers' sites and perform storage, distribution and order fulfillment tasks.

The role requires at least 1 year in warehousing or inventory, a valid driver's license, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. You will support accuracy of shipments, barcode scanning, and continuous improvement of inventory levels at customer sites.