Inventory Coordinator

Job Summary The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing, and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level. Principal 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. Perform 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. Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr