CFS Inventory Specialist

The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for assisting the plants and purchasing in monitoring, managing and maintaining the overall VMI inventory level. Works under the general direction of the Import and Ocean Managers; follows pre-established guidelines to meet expectations and exercises discretion and judgment on work priorities. * Work closely with the buyers and plants to monitor and maintain all plant VMI programs. * Know our system inside and out so you can run any inventory and receiving report available and answer and inventory questions that come up. * Handle most communication with specific vendor contacts and facilitate their needs. * Investigate any inventory discrepancies and communicate the issue with plants and vendors. * Handle vendor issues tactfully * Maintain vendor price maintenance tables * Update and maintain VMI and cash contract records * Prepare various reports and correspondence as required * Process Import payables * Share backup receptionist duties * Perform other duties as directed * Assists in assigned special projects * Performs other duties as required Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled