Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I
Location: 1255 Port Terminal Road, Duluth, MN 55802
Number of Openings: 1
Employment Type: Contract – Temporary Assignment
Assignment Duration: 6 Months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM CST
Hours: 40 hours per week

Minimum Experience: 1 year of relevant warehouse, inventory counting, or delivery experience
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, not required
Potential Conversion: Temp-to-hire may be available depending on site requirements
Physical Requirement: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
Safety Footwear: Steel-toe shoes required

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I to support inventory management, material distribution, and customer-site supply operations in Duluth, Minnesota.

The VMI Coordinator will assist the onsite Vallen team with transporting materials to designated Point-of-Use (POU) areas, loading and replenishing vending machines, stocking cabinets, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

The role involves supporting the movement of materials from Vallen's warehouse or distribution center to customer-designated locations, ensuring products are delivered accurately and stocked appropriately. The successful candidate will also assist with barcode scanning, inventory counts, replenishment activities, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.

This position requires strong reliability, attention to detail, a proactive work ethic, and the ability to work effectively with customers and team members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant warehouse, inventory counting, or delivery experience.
  
  
• Experience or familiarity with warehouse and inventory activities.
  
  
• Ability to understand and carry out written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
  
  
• Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and within established timelines.
  
  
• Strong reliability and dependability.
  
  
• Ability to work independently while following supervisory direction.
  
  
• Proactive and positive approach to problem resolution.
  
  
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, coworkers, and management.
  
  
• Willingness to learn company products and inventory procedures.
  
  
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
  
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  
  
• Ability to follow workplace safety procedures.
  
  
• Must have steel-toe safety shoes.
  
  

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications & Technical Skills

Inventory & Warehouse Operations

• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) experience.
  
  
• Inventory control and replenishment.
  
  
• Cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
  
  
• Warehouse receiving and material handling.
  
  
• Stocking cabinets and storage locations.
  
  
• Point-of-Use (POU) inventory management.
  
  
• Vending machine inventory replenishment.
  
  
• Order fulfillment and material distribution.
  
  

Product & Material Knowledge

• Familiarity with industrial supplies and materials.
  
  
• Experience handling tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
  
  
• Knowledge of customer-site inventory organization.
  
  

Computer & Inventory Systems

• Barcode scanning and inventory transactions.
  
  
• Basic computer proficiency.
  
  
• Data entry and inventory record maintenance.
  
  
• Familiarity with inventory management systems is beneficial.
  
  

Work Schedule & Assignment Details

Regular Schedule

• Monday through Friday.
  
  
• 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Central Time.
  
  
• 40 hours per week.
  
  

Assignment

• Initial contract duration: 6 months.
  
  
• Potential temp-to-hire conversion depending on site needs.
  
  
• Onsite work at 1255 Port Terminal Road, Duluth, MN 55802.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
  
  
• Ability to transport and stock materials at customer-designated locations.
  
  
• Ability to load and replenish vending machines.
  
  
• Ability to stock cabinets and maintain POU areas.
  
  
• Ability to perform regular material-handling activities.
  
  

Dress Code

• Jeans or khakis.
  
  
• T-shirt or polo shirt.
  
  
• Shorts and sweatpants are not permitted.
  
  
• Clothing must be work-appropriate.
  
  
• Clothing with vulgar or profane language is not permitted.
  
  
• Steel-toe safety shoes are mandatory.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a dependable warehouse or inventory professional with at least one year of relevant experience in inventory management, material handling, delivery, or warehouse operations.

Candidates with experience stocking industrial cabinets, replenishing vending machines, handling customer-site inventory, or supporting Point-of-Use material distribution will be particularly relevant.

The candidate should be comfortable working onsite, lifting up to 50 pounds, maintaining clean and organized inventory areas, and supporting customer requirements in a professional manner.