VMI Inventory Coordinator & Vendor Liaison

UFP Industries, Inc; Champagne (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to support plants and purchasing by monitoring, managing, and maintaining the VMI inventory level across operations.

You will collaborate with buyers and plants to monitor VMI programs, run reports, investigate discrepancies with vendors, and assist with vendor communications and payables. You may also back up reception duties and support special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area.
• Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures.
• Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species.
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs with buyers and plants.
• Know our system inside and out to run any inventory and reports and answer questions.
• Handle communication with vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors.
• Maintain vendor price maintenance tables and update VMI and cash contract records.
• Prepare various reports and correspondence as required.
• Process Import payables and share backup receptionist duties.
• Assist in assigned special projects and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Basic lumber math

Lumber grades

Species

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to support plants and purchasing by monitoring, managing, and maintaining the VMI inventory level across operations.

You will collaborate with buyers and plants to monitor VMI programs, run reports, investigate discrepancies with vendors, and assist with vendor communications and payables. You may also back up reception duties and support special projects.