Director of Vendor-Managed Inventory Solutions – VMI
NEFCO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
ERPIoT
About the role
- Define the enterprise-wide strategy for VMI growth, innovation, and scalability.
- Establish KPIs, ROI framework, and operational scorecards for all VMI programs.
- Ensure program alignment with NEFCO’s digital commerce initiatives, supply chain strategy, and customer engagement objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership to position VMI as a competitive differentiator in construction distribution.
- Directly oversee VMI Managers and ensure their teams deliver consistently on program objectives.
- Standardize program delivery models, including customer onboarding, implementation, and account management processes.
- Drive national consistency in VMI deployments while allowing flexibility for regional and customer-specific requirements.
- Oversee adoption and optimization of VMI technologies including vending machines, cages, RFID/barcode systems, IoT devices, mobile apps, and ERP-integrated platforms.
- Build and scale a high-performing VMI organization, including hiring, coaching, and succession planning for managers and specialists.
- Own the P&L impact of the VMI program, including pricing models, CapEx planning, and margin optimization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, VMI, or inventory management, with at least 5 years in senior management or director-level leadership.
- Proven success building and scaling multi-site or national VMI programs within industrial or construction distribution.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, ROI models, and P&L impact.
- Expertise in VMI technologies (vending, RFID/barcode, mobile apps, ERP integrations, IoT-enabled devices).
- Ability to travel to customer sites, NEFCO branches, and industry events.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
VMIsupply chain managementinventory managementfinancial acumenbudget managementROI modelsP&L managementprogram delivery modelscustomer onboardingaccount management
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingstrategic planningteam managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingflexibilityinnovationcustomer engagement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA