Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator

Position Summary

Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Vendor‑Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I. In this position, you will deliver and manage inventory at customers' designated sites, performing the physical or administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing, and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.

• Drive leased golf car on‑site at the customer facilities to transport and deliver goods to designated locations in a safe manner.
• Ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
• Assist with the VMI customer space/placement, setting up the appropriate area to receive shipments of material and stocking product in the customer's designated area.
• Scan 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.
• Maintain awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and report observations back to management.
• Recommend changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.
• Ensure that barcode labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read and advise management when new barcode labels are needed.
• Assist in the monthly inventory (cycle) counts on consigned material.
• Present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
• Implement 5S in all VMI Point of Use areas.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 without 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.
• Ability to represent Vallen in a professional manner projecting a Winning Team approach to customer service.

• Required to wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
• Required to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying multiple times per shift, hand motions, talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Capable of overhead lifting up to 8 lbs safely and consistently.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; must have the ability to handle physical inventory that requires hand dexterity.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer‑paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through Benefit Hub
• Advancement opportunities
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws

Equal Opportunity Employer – Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity