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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Vendor Managed Inventory Specialist - VMI

Inventory ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeLisle, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience in supply chain, inventory management, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
  • Experience analyzing inventory, demand, or supply chain data to support business decisions.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-facing, or cross-functional environment.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities, workflows, or systems while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and/or external customers to resolve issues and improve service.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage vendor-managed inventory for assigned customer accounts, ensuring consistent product availability and service excellence.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers to understand demand, anticipate needs, and proactively resolve risks.
  • Analyze inventory, demand, and consumption data to balance supply and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
  • Use reporting tools and systems such as Excel and SAP to generate insights, identify root causes, and drive process improvements that enhance inventory performance.
  • Identify root causes of inventory or service issues and implement process improvements to enhance performance.
  • Collaborate with internal teams across supply chain, planning, and sales to align on inventory strategies and customer priorities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply chain and inventory management.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy through reporting, audits, and cycle counts as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
  • Advanced Excel skills, such as macros, data consolidation, and complex formulas.
  • Experience with Power BI or data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with customer relationship management tools such as Salesforce.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in any field.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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