Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vendor Managed Inventory Lead (VMI) provides dedicated VMI services in-plant at key customer location and acts as an extension of the distribution branch. Manages inventory of stocked goods (re-ordering thru scanning and re-stocking) within a secure warehouse area. Interact daily with customer leadership and internal branch personnel.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

JOB SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Second Shift

JOB LOCATION: In Person/On site (Chicago, IL)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Neat & orderly maintenance of an approximately 2000 sq ft caged, secured warehouse area.
• Receive inventory to customer location.
• Performs physical inventory cycle counts and daily bin audits.
• Receives, unpacks, and refills bins, as necessary.
• Material handling from receiving docks, small parcel receiving and staging area.
• Stage for deliveries within the plant.
• Daily scans of manufacturing work cell areas each morning.
• Pick and pack replenishment orders daily after scanning.
• Delivery and put away to each respective work cell areas.
• Attend daily customer meetings to evaluate consumption for re-order and work with the customer to approve and adjust inventory levels to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all orders are correct to customers’ sizes and specifications. Check quantity and quality of product as delivered to assure defects-free. If defects or issues are found, communicate to internal branch personnel.
• Effectively document questions and meaningful conversation with customer associates and communicate back to internal branch personnel.
• Maintain 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) principles for cleanliness and organization of each work cell area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Operate a Walkie Talkie, Forklift, and Pallet Jack to load and unload shipments while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and prior ERP system experience.
• Must have good math, problem solving, data entry and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory and organizational skills.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and prioritization.
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service orientation.
• Work in a team environment as well as independently in a warehouse environment.
• Good written, listening, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pound boxes.
• Possession of Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch in a warehouse environment.
• Standing and movement 75% of time. Sitting and driving 25% of time.
• Use hands to frequently handle, reach, grasp or feel objects, tools or controls
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (“PPE”) while on-site at customer location including safety eyeglasses, steel toe shoes and provided customer vest.

TRAVEL

• Majority of time will be onsite at customer manufacturing facility

Thruway Fasteners offers a comprehensive benefit program for eligible employees including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, accident protection, critical illness, legal shield/ID shield plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

Thruway Fasteners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The chosen candidate must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug screen.