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Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

VMI Manager Location: Richmond Branch Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications) Reports To: VMI Regional Manager ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Manager

Richmond, VA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

VMI Manager Location: Richmond Branch Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications) Reports To: VMI Regional Manager ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Specialist

Tidewater, OR · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. The VMI Specialist is where that reliability ...

Shepherd Electric Company

$63.04/hr

VMI -- Vendor Managed Inventory -- is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. The VMI Specialist is where that reliability becomes personal: you ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Assistant

Laurel, MD · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When orders are picked accurately, inspected ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Assistant

Laurel, MD · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When orders are picked accurately, inspected ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Trainee

Richmond, VA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When orders are picked accurately, vehicles are ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Trainee

Laurel, MD · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When orders are picked accurately, vehicles are ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Trainee

Tidewater, OR · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When orders are picked accurately, vehicles are ...

Shepherd Electric Supply

VMI Trainee

Richmond, VA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Why This Role Matters VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When orders are picked accurately, vehicles are ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for vmi manager in the United States is $62,661.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VMI manager?

VMI Managers, or Vendor Managed Inventory Managers, are professionals responsible for overseeing inventory levels and supply chain processes between a supplier and its customers. They manage inventory replenishment, ensure stock is available to meet demand, and optimize logistics to minimize costs and prevent stockouts or overstock situations. VMI Managers often use specialized software to monitor inventory in real time and work closely with both vendors and clients to coordinate order planning and delivery schedules. Their role is critical in improving supply chain efficiency and building strong supplier-customer relationships.

What does a VMI manager do?

A VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Manager works closely with both suppliers and internal departments such as procurement, sales, and logistics to maintain the right inventory levels. They facilitate regular communication with suppliers to share demand forecasts, sales data, and inventory status, ensuring that stock is replenished proactively. Internally, VMI Managers coordinate with sales and operations to understand market trends and customer requirements, making adjustments as needed. This collaborative approach helps prevent stockouts or overstock situations, supporting smooth supply chain operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a VMI manager?

To thrive as a VMI Manager, you need strong analytical skills, supply chain knowledge, and experience with inventory management, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or supply chain management. Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, and data analysis tools like Excel or SAP is crucial. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills help build productive relationships with vendors and internal teams. These competencies are vital to ensure optimal inventory levels, reduce costs, and maintain efficient supply chain operations.

What is the difference between Vmi Manager vs Inventory Coordinator?

AspectVmi ManagerInventory Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires supply chain or logistics certifications, bachelor's degree preferredOften requires high school diploma or associate degree, with some certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentManages vendor relationships, oversees inventory levels, and collaborates with supply chain teamsMonitors stock levels, updates inventory records, and supports warehouse operations
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, retail, and distribution sectorsWidely used across retail, healthcare, and logistics industries

The Vmi Manager focuses on vendor-managed inventory programs, overseeing supplier relationships and strategic inventory planning. In contrast, the Inventory Coordinator handles day-to-day inventory tracking and stock management. Both roles are essential in supply chain operations but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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VMI Manager

Richmond, VA • On-site

Shepherd Electric Supply
Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 425 rated retail wholesalers

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$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

VMI Manager
Location: Richmond Branch
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Reports To: VMI Regional Manager
About Shepherd Electric Supply
Since 1892, Shepherd Electric Supply has been the first call when complex, time-critical electrical challenges need to be solved, and reliability truly matters. We move materials accurately and on time, so contractors stay on schedule, projects stay on track, and customers never have to wonder if we will come through.
Our success comes from people who take pride in doing things the right way - safely, accurately, and with care for teammates and customers alike. If you want to do work that matters at a company that notices, this is the place.
Why This Role Matters
VMI - Vendor Managed Inventory - is one of the most visible ways Shepherd delivers reliability directly to contractor job sites. When replenishment is picked accurately, vehicles are staged and loaded correctly, and Specialists have what they need to serve customers in the field, projects stay on schedule and customers keep calling back.
The VMI Manager owns that reliability end to end. This is not a role that waits for direction - it sets the standard, builds the team, and owns the outcomes every day. You are responsible for the people, the inventory integrity, and the daily execution that keep the VMI program running clean, so Specialists show up prepared and job sites never stall waiting on Shepherd.
At a program that supports multiple Specialists and vehicles out of the Laurel branch, VMI cannot afford to be reactive. It has to be disciplined, organized, and accurate from the moment staging opens to the moment the last vehicle is loaded and every discrepancy is closed. You build a team that holds itself to that standard whether or not you are in the room.
Key Outcomes
Organized by what matters, not just what you do.
VMI Program Ownership & Daily Operations
  • Own the daily rhythm of the VMI operation - staging open on time, priorities identified, and orders moving before Specialists arrive
  • Set the operational tone every day so the program runs reliably without follow-up needed from branch leadership
  • Ensure replenishment orders go out clean - right product, right quantity, complete and accurate - across every account the program serves
  • Prioritize time-critical and priority-flagged replenishment with urgency and direct communication to affected Specialists and teams

Team Leadership & Development
  • Select, onboard, and develop the VMI team - including coordinators and Specialists - so the program executes without depending on heroics
  • Coach and hold team members accountable through direct, consistent feedback - not just documentation
  • Manage timecards, performance evaluations, and day-to-day accountability with consistency and fairness
  • Delegate clearly, follow up on completion, and build a crew that holds itself to a standard
  • Develop depth and continuity in the VMI function so the program is never dependent on a single person
  • Escalate performance or conduct concerns to the Operations Manager promptly and without delay

Inventory Integrity & Receiving
  • Oversee inbound receiving for the VMI program - freight and stock replenishment received accurately, put away promptly, and manifests closed only after discrepancies are resolved
  • Ensure PO shipments from UPS, FedEx, and trucking carriers are received and put away the same day
  • Own the VMI team's cycle count goals - hitting them monthly and using counts to protect inventory accuracy, not just to check a box
  • Treat inventory discrepancies as signals requiring root cause investigation, not isolated incidents to close out
  • Flag recurring discrepancy patterns to the Operations Manager for systemic review
  • Ensure the wire area is managed to standard - reels tagged with lot numbers, empties replaced, organization maintained

Outbound Fulfillment & Vehicle Readiness
  • Ensure all replenishment orders going to VMI vehicles and job sites are picked, packed, and labeled accurately
  • Oversee Direct Sales Order (SO) shipments tied to VMI accounts - proactive follow-up with writers on open and pending items before they have to ask
  • Ensure VMI vehicles are loaded correctly and staged so Specialists are never left waiting
  • Coordinate coverage at the counter and in the field so customer needs are met without gaps

Specialist, Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Coordinate proactively with VMI Specialists on inventory needs, vehicle issues, and job site timing
  • Represent Shepherd professionally on deliveries and job site visits - on time, accurate, and courteous
  • Communicate proactively with sales, counter, purchasing, and branch teams on VMI status and exception resolution
  • Partner with branch operations to resolve replenishment and delivery exceptions in real time, not after the fact

Process Improvement & Facility Safety
  • Surface inefficiencies, recurring errors, and workflow friction in the VMI function - and act on them, not just report them
  • Recommend and test process changes that improve replenishment accuracy, speed, or team capacity
  • Keep the VMI staging area and warehouse organized and clean at all times - a standard, not a nice-to-have
  • Model and enforce safety compliance on every shift, and ensure hazards and maintenance needs are reported and resolved before they become failures

What Success Looks Like
After 90 days, you and your supervisor should both be able to point to these markers:
  • The VMI operation opens on time and runs to standard every day - no delays, no exceptions
  • Replenishment orders go out clean and manifests close with discrepancies resolved, not deferred
  • POs are received accurately and put away the same day, and cycle count goals are met monthly
  • Direct SO follow-up happens proactively - writers are contacted before they have to ask
  • VMI vehicles are loaded correctly and Specialists are never left waiting
  • The VMI team knows what is expected and executes without being managed by the hour
  • The Operations Manager trusts the VMI operation runs correctly when they are not watching
  • At least one meaningful process improvement has been identified, tested, and implemented
  • Your team is developing and taking on more ownership over time

Who Thrives Here
This role is a strong fit if:
  • You own outcomes, not just activities - a missed replenishment or a wrong shipment is your problem to fix, not explain
  • You develop your team by raising their capability, not by covering their gaps
  • You communicate directly - with your crew, with Specialists, with writers, and with branch leadership
  • You stay organized and accurate under pressure, especially when volume spikes or staffing is short
  • You hold people accountable without making it adversarial - you set the standard and enforce it fairly
  • You treat inventory accuracy and on-time replenishment as non-negotiables, not targets
  • You want to build a VMI operation that works without you in the room

Qualifications & Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 3+ years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, or VMI experience, preferably in a distribution or wholesale environment
  • Experience leading or supervising a team in a fast-paced distribution or wholesale setting
  • DOT physical certificate required for delivery duties, or ability to obtain prior to first delivery
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; familiarity with warehouse management systems
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. using proper technique
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills - comfortable coordinating across sales, Specialists, and branch teams
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting things right the first time
  • Dependable attendance and a team-oriented mindset
  • Electrical product knowledge is a plus
  • Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screening requirements

Why Join Shepherd Electric Supply
  • Competitive salary with opportunity for growth
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership
  • A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first

Why should you join Shepherd Electrical Supply?
At Shepherd Electric Supply, excellence in service, pricing, and products has been our mission since 1892. As the oldest wholesale electrical distributor in the Baltimore/Washington area, we take pride in our exceptional customer service and extensive inventory.
We have a rich history of partnering with industry leaders like Siemens and Eaton, and our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry. Join our team and be a part of our legacy!
Apply now and find out what's next for you.
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