Supply Chain Services Associate

• →Operational Fulfillment: Directly engage in restocking vending machines, VMI cabinets, and toolcribs, ensuring that inventory levels align with set standards.
• →Customer Interaction: Provide first-hand assistance to onsite customer queries, resolving any immediate concerns related to inventory or tool usage.
• →Asset & Inventory Handling: Ensure accurate logging and tracking of inventory used, restocked, or requested, adhering to Vallen's inventory management protocols.
• →KPI Awareness: Maintain awareness of key performance indicators and collaborate with the Supply Chain Services Manager to ensure KPI goals are met.
• →Stock Out Mitigation: Proactively identify and address potential stockouts during vending/VMI fills and work closely with the Supply Chain Services Manager and Account Manager to implement solutions.
• →Compliance & Reporting: Adhere to Vallen's inventory protocols, cycle counts, and report discrepancies or deviations as observed.
• →Collaborative Support: Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Services Manager and Coordinator to execute on-site operational strategies and initiatives.
• →Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest inventory management tools, techniques, and best practices to ensure optimal service delivery.

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, complemented by 1+ years of experience in inventory management, distribution, or similar roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with vendor-managed inventory systems, vending machines, and general supply chain operations.
• Customer Focus: A service-oriented mindset, with an emphasis on understanding and catering to customer requirements.
• Analytical Aptitude: Ability to quickly assess inventory levels, identify potential issues, and provide solutions.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal communication capabilities, especially in a customer-facing environment.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with both Vallen and customer teams, ensuring smooth operations and a harmonious work environment.
• Self-Driven: A keen sense of responsibility, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

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.