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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for vendor managed inventory in the United States is $32.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Vendor Managed Inventory job?

A Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) job involves overseeing the supply chain process where the vendor takes responsibility for managing inventory levels at the customer's location. This role includes monitoring stock levels, analyzing demand trends, and ensuring timely replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking. VMI professionals collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and customers to optimize inventory efficiency and reduce costs. Their duties often involve using inventory management software, forecasting demand, and improving order accuracy.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone in a Vendor Managed Inventory role?

Professionals in Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) roles are responsible for monitoring and replenishing client stock levels, analyzing usage trends, and coordinating purchase orders to maintain optimal inventory. They communicate regularly with both vendors and clients to ensure product availability and address potential supply chain issues. Additionally, VMI specialists often use data-driven reports to forecast demand, identify process improvements, and negotiate delivery schedules. These tasks require close collaboration with internal teams such as sales, logistics, and procurement, making strong organizational and interpersonal skills valuable assets for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Vendor Managed Inventory position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) role, you need strong analytical skills, inventory management expertise, and a background in supply chain operations, often supported by a degree in business or logistics. Familiarity with inventory management software, ERP systems, and forecasting tools, as well as certifications like APICS CPIM, are highly advantageous. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities are valuable soft skills in this position. Mastering these areas ensures seamless coordination between vendors and clients, optimized inventory levels, and efficient supply chain performance.

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Infographic showing various Vendor Managed Inventory job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,904 per year, or $32.6 per hour.
Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator I

Vallen

Sheboygan, WI

$18.25 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Job description

Position Summary:

Join our exciting & dedicated team at Vallen as a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) Coordinator I. In this position, you will deliver and manage inventory at customers' designated sites. You will perform the physical or administrative tasks involved in storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive company commercial vehicles to transport and deliver goods to designated locations in a safe manner and in compliance with all State and Federal DOT standards and regulations.
  • Works to ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
  • Assist with the VMI customer space/placement, sets up the appropriate area to receive shipment of material and stocks product in the customer's designated area.
  • Follows the customer order through from pick-up at Vallen's warehouse/DC to delivery and set up at customer site.
  • Takes customer spot buy orders when needed and relays the information to the CSR or Account Rep.
  • Scans barcodes at customer site to generate customer orders.
  • Perform VMI functions at vending point of use areas: loading, receiving and minor repairs or changes, including mandatory communication with direct supervisor and the sales team.
  • Maintains awareness of min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations back to managements.
  • Recommends changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.
  • Ensures that bar code labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read and advised management when new barcode labels are needed.
  • Assist in the annual inventory (cycle) counts on consigned
  • Presents information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and managers.
  • 5S all VMI Point of Use areas.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Job Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 1 year experience or training in warehouse, inventory counting or delivery
  • Valid driver's license that complies with Vallen's standards.
  • Willingness to learn and work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature.
  • Must be a self-starter with the willingness to work with supervision.
  • Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Demonstrated ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution.
  • Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
  • Willing to gain knowledge of company products.
  • Ability to represent Vallen in a professional manner projecting a Winning Team approach to customer service.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

  • May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.).
  • Required to properly operate and control a motor vehicle; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
  • Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.
  • May be required to lift and carry up to 75 lbs; must have the ability to handle physical inventory that requires hand dexterity.
  • May work in extreme hot or cold environments; various facilities may have dusty conditions.

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