Job Summary
The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs.
- Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receive reports available and answer inventory questions that come up.
- Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs.
- Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors.
- Handle vendor issues tactfully
- Maintain vendor price maintenance tables
- Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records
- Prepare various reports and correspondence as required
- Process Import payables
- Share backup receptionist duties
- Perform other duties as directed
- Assists in assigned special projects
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent degree
- Minimum one year of experience in inventory control or related area
- Working knowledge of inventory internal controls, and company procedures
- Working knowledge in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
- Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
