VMI Trainee: Warehouse & Inventory Pathway

Shepherd Electric Supply; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD, is seeking a VMI Trainee to join our on-site operations. This entry point role develops skills toward becoming a VMI Specialist, with real ownership and career upside on customer sites and in our field teams.

You will support order picking, loading, and site visits, learning inventory management and vendor-managed processes while joining a dependable, detail-oriented team in a stable, long-standing electrical distribution company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse or logistics experience preferred; attitude and reliability matter more than years.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. using proper technique
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting things right the first time
• Valid driver’s license preferred; may be required for vehicle support duties
• Dependable attendance and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack all VMI orders accurately to support daily operations while the VMI team is in the field
• Verify order details before staging — catch errors here, not at the customer site
• Maintain organized staging areas so vehicles load efficiently and nothing gets missed
• Assist with loading all VMI vehicles to ensure accurate, efficient preparation for delivery
• Build hands-on knowledge of job site operations, customer expectations, and inventory management

Skills

Dependable attendance

Teamwork

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply in Laurel, MD, is seeking a VMI Trainee to join our on-site operations. This entry point role develops skills toward becoming a VMI Specialist, with real ownership and career upside on customer sites and in our field teams.

You will support order picking, loading, and site visits, learning inventory management and vendor-managed processes while joining a dependable, detail-oriented team in a stable, long-standing electrical distribution company.