Inventory Coordinator (Vendor Managed Inventory)

Inventory Coordinator (Vendor Managed Inventory)
Role: On-Site

• Group Insurance (including health, life, disability, dental, and travel insurance)
• Paid maternity/paternity leave and educational reimbursement
• Immediately vested 401k with company match
• Supplier discounts on various products
• Regular full-time position
• Participatory management

• Understand customer requirements and establish standards to manage VMI expectations.

• Work with customers' forecasts and historical data to determine proper mix of products to be produced.

• Create service models directly with customers to interpret forecasts and set dynamic replenishment targets.

• Provide raw material forecasts for VMI items and monitor to ensure materials are available as required for production.

• Plan finished goods inventories based on agreed upon safety stock programs to satisfy expected releases.

• Facilitate logistics programs for VMI accounts, managing transporters and warehouses, as applicable.

• Minimize inventory costs in alignment with business strategy throughout VMI.

• Maintain accurate inventory records for VMI programs and assist with period financial reconciliations.

• Work with Customer Service to handle claims and replacements for damaged or missing VMI items.

• Work in multiple ERP systems and develop efficient processes to utilize them.

• Identify ways to improve service and delivery to customers.

• Ensure customer satisfaction through good customer relations and delivering product on time and complete.

• Establish and monitor VMI KPI's on monthly or weekly basis, including release fulfillment and forecast accuracy.

• Participate in customer meetings on and off-site.

• Participate in internal meetings with account CSR's, Sales, and other Staff on and off-site.

• Participate in continuous improvement project committees or activities.

• Participate in sales forecasting and business level planning with plant management and sales leadership.

• Other duties as assigned by management or sales and marketing leadership.

• Uphold the highest ethical standards, including TC Transcontinental's Code of Conduct and Values.

• Comply with standard operating procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), Continuous Improvement (CI) and other policies established by the Company.

• Report all safety, quality and food safety problems with authority to initiate action.

• Follow procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage, and use of supplies and materials.

• Work independently or in groups as needed.

• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

• Prioritize daily tasks and projects and follow through on commitments in a timely manner.

• Perform responsibilities to achieve expected outcomes.

• Identify and participate in learning activities that promote personal and professional growth.

• Experiment with new processes and ideas to create innovation and continuous quality improvement.

• Communicate openly, truthfully and compassionately with respect for individual differences.

• Respect and promote diversity in the workplace.

• Listen actively to understand and strive for win-win solutions.