Inventory Specialist

We’re looking for a Driver/Inventory Specialist to join our company in the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) team.Working as an Inventory Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting our customers by maintaining inventory levels and delivering products in an efficient and timely manner.

Why join the First Choice Distribution team?

-          We are a LOCALLY owned family business – We understand that behind the customer and business needs, we are powered by people and caring for those people is a top priority.

-          Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation

-          Competitive Pay with Overtime Pay

-          Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

-          Uniform Requirements provided

Responsibilities

·         Deliver orders, check accuracy of shipments, and put away stock at customer locations

·         Build long standing relationships with customers by having proactive communication

·         Maintain inventory levels derived from system and keep awareness of usage

·         Protect our company assets as well as showing the customer a true savings (hard and soft cost)

·         Communicate with Lead Inventory Specialist with concerns in process or implementation of the VMI Program

·         Follow company policies and procedures

·         Communicate with Distribution Manager with situations in the warehouse

·         Communicate with all customer personnel in a timely, professional, and courteous manner

·         Quickly respond to the customer demand for replenishment and additional product lines in their VMI programs

·         Maintain service levels and process efficiencies while providing a continuous departmental improvement

·         Picking/Pulling products in a warehouse setting

·         Other duties as needed and requested by management

Qualifications

·         Have CDL Class B license upon hire

·         Must be age 21+ in order to drive a company vehicle & have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record

·         Forklift experience preferred, but not required

·         Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal

·         Self-motivated and possess a high level of productivity and organization

·         Customer-focused attitude and desire to grow with and contribute to the company

·         Ability to prioritize, plan and organize responsibilities to achieve goals and objectives

·         Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a calm, professional attitude

Physical Requirements

·         Ability to lift, slide, and lower packages that typically weigh up to 50lbs

·         Frequent twisting, bending, and standing for 7+ hours a day

·         Typical work hours: 7:00AM-4:00PM unless otherwise communicated with Lead Inventory Specialist *The end time can vary due to business/customer needs, approval is needed by the supervisor if there is a change in work hours

·         Cedar Rapids runs requires a work arrival time of 4:30AM

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

This position is based at our Des Moines location. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

First Choice Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic provided by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.