Inventory Manager

VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY (VMI) SPECIALIST

Industrial Distribution / Manufacturing Support | Brookville, PA & Surrounding Areas

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $45k-$55k (flexible for experienced background)
• Paid vehicle allowance and mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and paid holidays

Location

Work from home with customer visits throughout the Brookville, PA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage on-site Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and storeroom operations for manufacturing and industrial customers.
• Deliver, receive, stock, replenish, and organize industrial products, tools, equipment, and MRO supplies.
• Monitor customer inventory levels and proactively coordinate replenishment to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and stock reconciliations to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Track and manage open orders, backorders, and delivery schedules to support customer satisfaction and on-time fulfillment.
• Utilize ERP systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Office tools for accurate inventory reporting.
• Generate and distribute inventory reports, usage analysis, and replenishment documentation as required.
• Build strong relationships with customer personnel through consistent communication, responsiveness, and service support.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe storeroom environments following company and customer safety procedures.
• Work independently across multiple customer sites while effectively communicating operational updates, issues, and recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within manufacturing, industrial distribution, warehouse, inventory, or supply chain environments.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory control software, RF scanners, or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a customer‑facing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to lift materials and work within manufacturing environments including exposure to dust, oils, machinery, and industrial shop conditions.