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.

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