Vendor Management Inventory Coordinator-Columbus, OH

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Sonepar USA is an independent, family-owned business with global market leadership in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products, services, and solutions. It is a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest electrical distributor. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

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At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture.

We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our 6 legacy brands known as Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

The VMI Coordinator is responsible in supporting vendor-managed inventory (VMI) within the electrical distribution environment. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with a technical or electrical background who is looking to build a career in inventory management, field support & sales. You’ll assist in tracking inventory, learning products and the specifications, and ensuring the right electrical components are stocked based on customer needs.

• 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.
• Maintains awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations back 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.

• 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 of experience in warehouse, counter sales and/or delivery operations, preferably in the electrical distribution industry.
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated the ability to plan and schedule the work…