Take Control of Your Inventory with JHF's Vendor Managed Inventory

Vendor Managed Inventory is a service offered to our partners that saves time and simplifies the purchasing process for items inventoried at your facility. It increases the collaboration between JHF and our most valuable customers and gives those partners more time to focus on your core business without the inventory risk of losing visibility of your inventory.

John Henry Foster – 100% Employee-Owned ESOP Company

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We Are Proudly 100% Employee-Owned

At John Henry Foster Company of St. Louis, ownership isn’t just a structure — it’s a mindset.

What It Means to Be an ESOP Company

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every individual at JHF has a direct stake in our success. Our people don’t just work here — they own the outcome. This drives higher engagement, better service, and long-term commitment to our customers.

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Our Value to Customers

✔ Accountability at Every Level

Employee-owners take pride in doing things right — the first time. Every project reflects our personal investment in your success.

✔ Long-Term Partnerships

Ownership builds stability. Our customers benefit from low turnover, deep expertise, and trusted relationships.

✔ Continuous Improvement

We innovate because we care. From automation to pneumatics, fabrication to service — we constantly improve to deliver more value.

How Employee Ownership Strengthens Our Culture

Employee ownership creates a culture where people feel valued, empowered, and motivated. Every owner contributes to a workplace built on collaboration, integrity, and pride in craftsmanship.

✔ Empowered Employees

Ownership gives every team member a voice — and a reason to go above and beyond.

✔ Shared Success

When the company wins, we all win. Success is distributed to every employee-owner.

✔ A Legacy Built on People

Our ESOP ensures JHF stays locally owned, culturally strong, and built for future generations.

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Streamlined Inventory. Dedicated Support.

A well-designed VMI strategy offers the following benefits:

Improved Inventory Stability
Lower Overall Inventory Cost
Reduced Administrative Costs
Reliable Delivery
Accurate Inventory Management

Close Supplier Partnerships
Better Inventory Quality
Fewer Customer Stock-Outs
Reduces risk of dead inventory

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What is Vendor Managed Inventory?

How does it work? Our VMI sales team works directly with procurement and storeroom personnel to establish an effective inventory plan that includes min/max levels, replenishment frequencies, acceptable inventory turns, and consolidated purchase orders.

The Leading VMI Specialists in the Midwest

John Henry Foster's VMI team is the largest and the most experienced in the Midwest. We cover a wide territory- including most of Illinois, Kansas and Missouri- to better suit your needs. For more information, contact us today!