VMI Coordinator

Job Summary Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee‑owned, which means you are empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in Kansas City, MO. Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled. Responsibilities Essential Functions Coordinates the VMI program with a clear vision of the VMI concept. Coordinates with the customer and branch on all additions, changes, and deletions to the VMI programs. Upon proposal approval, works closely with our customers to transition inventories and implement programs. Ensures accurate communication, follow through, and documentation of VMI projects and processes using specific project management tools. Maintains minimum and maximum inventory levels. Monitors the overall quality of Border States' VMI performance in serving key customer goals. Promotes and builds customer service through teamwork with Account Managers. Coordinates the VMI warehouses, job boxes, job trailers and vending machines. Responsible for the maintenance and safe operations of all VMI warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with Border States, our vendors, and/or any government standards. Performs the appropriate SAP functions to ensure the warehouse and deliveries run as efficiently and accurately as possible. Coordinates activities associated with our inventory process. Communicates with internal and external customers on orders, inventory, and deliveries, etc. Works closely with Border States' sales and marketing staff to meet and exceed Branch sales and gross profit objectives. Obtains orders and provides proactive customer service sales and service functions including order entry, expediting, pricing, returns, coordination of deliveries, and follow‑up on customer inquiries, as required. Provides timely follow‑up on customer technical inquiries and requests. Actively participates in the marketing and sale of Border States' products and services. Consistently provides responsive, quality service to meet and exceed customer expectations. Provides input to Border States personnel on customer needs or concerns regarding pricing, inventory, products, competition, and procedures. Works closely with customer, branch, and corporate personnel to achieve successful results. Ensures order processes for standard orders and consignment processing. Inputs internal and external consignment field data and target quantities. Performs the duties of the Warehouse Associate. Non-essential Functions Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds of the VMI Warehouse, job boxes, job trailers, and vending machines, so the property is neat and safe within Border States and government standards. Establishes bar code set‑up and labeling for customer inventory. Creates customer labels. Develops recovery and cross‑reference of SAP data to customer material numbers and descriptions. Maintains Open Order Reports, Billing Block Reports, and other reports deemed necessary on a consistent basis. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate. Qualifications Minimum of a two‑year business/trade degree or the equivalent in work experience. Minimum 2 years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred. Good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred. A valid driver’s license may be required depending on job duties (e.g., travel, driving company vehicle, etc.). Applicants without a driver’s license may still be considered. Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred. Ability to read, write, and speak in English required. Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), internet, email, SAP software SupplyTrax and Secura Stock software preferred. Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and reading skills. Ability to effectively plan and organize. Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged. Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency): Lift from Floor to Waist: 10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. – Occasionally 101+ lbs. – Occasionally Above Waist Lift: 10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. – Occasionally 101+ lbs. – Not at all Unilateral Carry: 10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. – Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. – Not at all 76 to 100 lbs. – Not at all 101+ lbs. – Not at all Bilateral Carry: 10 to 25 lbs. – Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs. – Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. – Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs. – Not at all 101+ lbs. – Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting – Frequently Standing – Frequently Walking – Frequently Bending/Stooping – Occasionally Crawling – Occasionally Climbing/Walking Stairs – Occasionally Reaching – Frequently Crouching/Squatting – Occasionally Kneeling – Occasionally Balancing – Frequently Repetitive Motion – Occasionally Trunk Rotation – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally Handling – Continuously Fingering – Frequently Talking – Occasionally Driving (fork lift) – Frequently Desk Work – Frequently Use of Tools – Frequently Hearing – Continuously Exposure (adverse weather) – Frequently Travel – Occasionally Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Benefits Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Bonuses for achieving branch and company goals Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee‑owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre‑employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions); Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving); Drug testing. The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr Border States