Vallen USA · 18 hours ago
Manager Vendor Managed Inventory
Belmont, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expVallen USA is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions. The Manager Vendor Managed Inventory is responsible for collaborating with key business stakeholders, managing capital expenditures, and leading staff in VMI activities to maximize compliance and meet customer needs within budget constraints.
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Responsibilities
Staff management responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, selecting, hiring, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function
Develops and implements policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization; ensures vendor managed inventory activities meet quality standards and service level agreements for goods or materials while company costs are minimized
Leads on-going functional and/or system-related process improvement initiatives that contribute to the profitability of the company
Collaborates with the Flexible Procurement Solutions team to ensure that VMI areas are set up in accordance with new customer expectations and Vallen standards
Formulate techniques to ensure a symbiotic relationship with customers to eliminate or minimize supply chain inefficiencies as they relate to vendor managed inventory
Liaises with sales to ensure inventory levels, new items for stock and new item setup forms and prior to submission to procurement
Establishes the replenishment frequencies within assigned market, schedule operations to ensure productivity is maintained
Facilitate the training of VMI leaders on vending machine repair and maintenance; ensuring that staff demonstrate the ability to assess issues with vending machine and take appropriate actions
Evaluate the third party administrator (TPA) to ensure that Vallen's standards are maintained; ensuring driver qualifications are in accordance with Federal and State Department of transportation regulations
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant warehouse, inventory (cycle) counting or delivery experience
Associated degree in SCM or related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant VMI, warehouse, inventory (cycle) counting or delivery experience
Knowledge of system dynamics, bullwhip effect and vendor managed inventory principles
Demonstrated knowledge of the various warehousing functions, such as loading, unloading, picking, packing, shipping, and moving goods throughout a distribution center/warehouse environment; or demonstrated knowledge of various manufacturing operations functions, such as machine operations, materials management, production testing, engineering, and/or quality assurance and control
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Strong communication skills, effective problem-solving skills, demonstrated use of sound judgment, good organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred
Ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence
Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to accomplish assigned tasks and goals
Valid driver's license that complies with Vallen's standards
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
Company
Vallen USA
Vallen is a leading provider of indirect industrial supplies—all those materials that are not part of the products our customers manufacture.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Delph
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Pugh
President of Vallen U.S.
Recent News
2025-03-04
2024-04-11
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