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Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist

Value Added Distributors LLCRockford, IL, USA
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Do you enjoy helping customers achieve their daily goals? At Value Added Distributors, LLC in Rockford, IL our team is driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic about producing quality products and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. We are seeking an enthusiastic Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist who enjoys connecting with customers. Does this describe how you like to work? If yes, then apply today!

Reports to : VMI Manager

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm (Day Shift), work overtime as needed.

Wage : Starts at $18.00 per hour

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay and more

Travel : Daily driving (up to 2 hours one way) to customer locations in southern WI and IL.

Company : For 25 years, Value Added Distributors (VAD), and our family of companies has been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the midwestern, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape.

Job Overview :

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Specialist will partner with the internal team and sales to ensure customer expectations are met through exceptional service, quality products, delivery time, and fulfillment. Our drivers are the face of the business, and we expect a high-level of professionalism, manage inventory levels, and ensure product availability at customer sites by monitoring stock, generating replenishment orders, and maintaining exceptional customer relationships.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Inventory Management : Monitor customer stock levels, maintain minimum and maximum stock levels, and ensure the accuracy of inventory within customer systems.
  • Replenishment & Ordering : Generate replenishment orders based on data analysis and customer needs, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Customer Relations : Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts, providing on-site support and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Review biannual VMI reports with customers, create and maintain binders on each.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting : Analyze sales data and inventory trends to forecast needs, identify issues, and generate reports for management. Complete order entry requirements.
  • Supply Chain Coordination : Address and resolve discrepancies, supply chain challenges, and system issues to maintain efficient inventory flow. Meet with Branch Manager regularly to address changes in stock levels at the customer location.
  • Sales Support : Collaborate with sales and business development teams to drive revenue growth, identify product expansion opportunities, and promote company solutions.
  • Logistics & Operations : Manage product receiving, putting away, and inventory products. Pull and deliver products to the proper inventory location, department or personnel. Assist with warehouse operations.
  • Training : Be an active participant in all required training.
  • The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Competencies (Skills & Qualifications) :

  • Solid judgement and decision-making ability. Remain objective and calm under pressure to achieve goals and customer satisfaction.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • The ability to multi-task and maintain a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and forecast inventory needs accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Enhance the team culture, be open to new perspectives, and be respectful.
  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products.
  • Highly effective team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
  • Comfortable and willing to drive in all types of weather.

    • Education and Experience :

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 18 years old and with two years of driving experience in all weather conditions.
  • Background in supply chain or logistics is ideal.
  • Requires ability to safely lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
  • Previous working knowledge of hydraulic components is a plus.
  • Data entry using ERP software
  • Type 25+ wpm.

    • Licenses and Certifications :

  • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record is required.
  • The ability to successfully obtain a DOT medical card and a Class C Non-CDL driver's license.

    • Workplace Environment :

  • At any one of the Value Added Companies, the environment can be associated with manufacturing, office, retail, and laboratory.
  • The manufacturing environment and laboratory requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by each facility. PPE could include eye protection, face shield, gloves, masks, ear plugs, and closed toe / steel toe shoes. The manufacturing environment can get warm in the summer months.
  • As a VMI driver, customer site PPE is required and to be followed accordingly.
  • The office and retail spaces at Value Added Companies are climate controlled by the season and location of the facility.

    • An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Value Added Companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants, candidates, and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

    Rockford Facility Street Address : 1595 Northrock Ct Rockford, IL 61103

    Value Added Distributors website :

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    • An Equal Opportunity Employer

    Background Check Disclaimer

    As part of the hiring process, Value Added Distributors may conduct a thorough background check on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. This background check may include, but is not limited to, verification of employment history, education, criminal history, and other relevant information.

    For positions that require driving as part of the job responsibilities, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will also be conducted to ensure the candidate meets the company's driving standards. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for such roles.

    By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to these background check procedures as part of Value Added Distributors' hiring process, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

    Value Added Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ensures that all background checks comply with federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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