Why Join Our Team?
At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.
Benefits at Vallen
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities
Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
We accept applications on an ongoing basis
Position Summary:
Vallen's VMI Team Lead is an individual contributor responsible for providing leadership and training to other VMI employees. The team lead may also assist management as necessary with coordinating the work of others to ensure proper client coverage and support. The VMI Team Lead is responsible for maintaining inventory at customer designated sites. Performs the physical or administrative tasks involved in, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Checks goods received and for distribution against purchase orders or invoices. Responsible for transporting company cargo to customers. Responsible for safety of public while operating company vehicles. Follows proper guidelines for use of all equipment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides leadership and training mentorship to assigned VMI associates.
Drives 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.
Assist with VMI customer space/placement, sets up the appropriate area to receive shipment of material, stocks the 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.
Works to ensure the accuracy of shipments to the customer.
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.
Takes customer spot buy orders when needed and relays the information to the CSR or AR.
Recommends changes to the customer inventory levels based on usage.
Scans bins at customer site to generate customer orders
Ensures that bar code labels are up to date and legible for scanners to read or prints out the appropriate bar code labels as needed.
Collects data from VMI team on min/max, reorder point/quantity and reports observations back to managements.
Assist in the annual inventory (cycle) counts on consigned customer sites.
Assist in the development of customer specific instruction manual for use by local VMI team members.
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:
Education requirement: High School diploma and 10+ years of relevant supply chain management, logistic/distribution experience. 6+ years of supervisory experience leading a team. Preferred: Associate degree + 7 years of relevant supply chain management, logistic/distribution experience. 3+ years of supervisory experience leading a team.
Relevant experience should include:
Valid driver's license that complies with Vallen's standards.
Must possess the ability to act as a facilitator and team leader
Ability to work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with little supervision.
Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
Demonstrated ability to get the job done correctly and in a timely manner.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with co-workers and management.
Knowledge of company products preferred.
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... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
