The VMI Manager monitors and analyzes utilization, product availability, pricing, and lead times to prepare VMI models. Manages and maintains the customer's inventory replenishment levels and stock models based on approved schedule and agreed-upon targets. Being a VMI Manager develops reports to track all metrics and identify trends or issues that impact inventory levels. Understands all VMI parameters, calculations and data feeds to accurately generate replenishment orders. In addition, VMI Manager expedites and resolves any shipping, delivery, ordering or system issues that may impact expect ...ed inventory replenishment targets. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The VMI Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a VMI Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.More Show Less
OUR COMPANY PURPOSE: “Significant Service”. At Columbia Forest Products our purpose is to significantly serve our employees and their families, customers, communities, and natural resources. Columbia Forest Products, employee-owned and leading manufacturer of decorative hardwood plywood in North America, has an opening for a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Manager. This position will oversee and maintain inventory replenishment for accounts who ar...