Vendor Managed Inventory & Warehouse Specialist

Dibert Valve

Henrico, VA

Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Salary:

Position Title:

Vendor Managed Inventory & Warehouse Specialist

Location:

Richmond, VA

Department:

Warehouse

Date:

3/1/2024

Supervisor:

Warehouse Manager

The Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) & Warehouse Specialist is a key role within both our sales and operations teams. This position provides sales support by managing inventories at customer sites and building relationships with key contacts as well as performing all warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, and shipment of Swagelok products.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

This is a dual role position with approximately 60-70% of their time in the field supporting customers on-site and 30-40% of the time in the warehouse fulfilling customer orders.

Field Responsibilities:

Manage Vendor Managed Inventories and represent Swagelok’s focus on quality and excellence
Maintain a professional appearance when visiting customers
Technical competency regarding Swagelok products, services, related industries, and applications
Maintain a floating visit schedule that ensure consistent product availability at customer sites
Help evaluate and establish optimal inventory levels
Provide basic technical support and product selection
Drive order processing efficiency by utilizing Inventory Management software
Maintain relationships with key contacts.
Keep VMIs clean, organized, and properly labeled
Explore ways to add value to our top tier customers
Collaborate with Account Managers to share customer insights, opportunities, leads, and ensure an optimal customer experience.

Warehouse Responsibilities:

Promptly and accurately fulfill customer orders by pulling, packing, and shipping Swagelok products
Provide assistance and expertise to walk-in customers in will call area
Ensure timely shipment of product to customer by communicating constraints with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales teams
Receive and inspect incoming product for accuracy against packing slip and store incoming product in proper location
Inspect customer returns for accuracy and damage, determine if product is acceptable, and process credits
Process material certifications, certifications of compliance, and certification of origin
Document, file, and organize paperwork in alignment with our Quality Program
Continuously improve through goal setting and utilizing Swagelok’s educational resources

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years equivalent experience required
Strong mechanical aptitude required
Friendly, outgoing personality who enjoys interacting with many different people each day
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP experience a plus
Must be able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, including customers, peers, and management.
Must be detail oriented and organized, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Industrial/Mechanical experience a plus.

Position Requirements:

Physical Demands:

Must be able to pass a near-sighted, visual acuity exam
Lifting, carrying, and/or pushing packaging and crating (max. 50lbs)
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Must be able to pass a drug test to drive company vehicle and access customer sites
Exposure to moving objects and use of machinery/equipment
Ability to sit, stand, and move around in a warehouse or office environment

*Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employer.

Dibert Valve and Fitting Co., INC. is the authorized distributor for Swagelok in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia region. Swagelok, a $2B organization, is a global developer of fluid system components for a variety of industries, which include oil and gas, alternative fuels, power, shipbuilding, biotechnology, advanced research, and semiconductor.

Benefits Include: