Inventory Specialist Vendor Managed

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The Inventory Specialist Vendor Managed I is responsible for managing and replenishing inventory at assigned customer locations. This position develops familiarity with customer organizations, inventory requirements, processes, and procedures while ensuring inventory availability and service excellence. The role operates within established Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes and customer agreements.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOULL DO

• Responsible for ordering, tracking, replenishing, and reporting inventory levels for assigned customer inventory locations.
• Collect sales and inventory data and maintain weekly reporting to support inventory management activities.
• Perform routine forecasting activities to support product availability and customer service requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify potential stock-outs, excess inventory, or service concerns.
• Report inventory issues, forecasting gaps, and replenishment concerns as they arise.
• Support inventory optimization efforts through data analysis and process compliance.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with customer contacts.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and VMI operating procedures.
• Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Travel to customer locations as required.

WHAT YOULL NEED

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in inventory management, logistics, supply chain, parts operations, or related field.
• Working knowledge of inventory management and replenishment principles.
• Ability to analyze inventory and sales data and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and reporting applications.
• Valid drivers license.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel required up to 30%.

This is considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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