Material Coordinator/Inside Sales Rep.The Materials Coordinator/Inside Sales Rep. position is responsible for order processing, picking, packing, and coordinating the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies according to production and shipping schedules. This position also requires sales and technical service support experience.
These requests may be either by phone, portal, email, walk-in or fax; and include taking and keying orders, providing quotes, researching item availability requests, answering pricing questions, entering returns and credits, and ordering needed parts for our customers. This position plays a key role in internal and external customer service in regard to inbound and outbound material.Material Coordinator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Effective communications skills – verbal and writtenUnderstanding of basic products and servicesProcessing all sales order shipments in an efficient and timely manner. A timely manner is within 24 hours of receipt of pick ticket or item receipt from on inbound purchase order.Verifying the quantity and the description of the material being shipped matches what is printed on the packing slipEnsuring that all credit card orders are processed before material is shippedEnsuring that all product and material is shipped to the correct addressResponsible for international shipments (inbound and outbound), including preparing packing lists, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and all other required paperwork; arranging and coordinating shipments with carriers; prepares import/export documents and packaging goods in accordance with established procedures and guidelinesMay need to calculate value of duties and tariffs due on transported goodsFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to import/export shipmentsProcessing all receipt of goods in an efficient and timely manner.
A timely manner is within 24 hours of delivery of material.Verifying the quantity and the description of the material being received matches what is printed on the packing slip.Advise purchasing of product returns for credit and any discrepancies in shipments for Purchase Orders.Providing configuration support prior to shipmentAssist in managing the Will Call shelf by advising the Inside Sales representative if an order is left on the shelf for more than 5 days.Call couriers for pickup as needed, i.e. Hot Shot Delivery, FedEx, DHL, UPS, Freight Lines, etc.Ensure all inbound material is promptly and correctly routed, i.e. inbound purchases for orders vs.
stock, inbound repairs, parts that should be routed to EPG, office materials.Assist in handling of customer sales returns. Inspect returned items for condition and advise if credit can be issued.Must support after hours emergency calls as neededRun mail through postage and drop outgoing mail in the mailbox on a daily basisEnsure all work areas are clean and organized including workstations, packaging area, stock area, dock area, and warehouse staging areas.Order appropriate amount of shipping and office supplies as needed.Perform cycle counts on a routine basis as directed by managementResearch and resolve discrepancies related to inventoryAssist with annual physical inventory countsReport inventory discrepancies to management for review and / or adjustment.Identify and correct any unsafe conditions in the work environmentAny other duties as assigned by managementInside Sales Rep Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Enroll and successfully complete advanced leadership trainingReceiving and processing orders via telephone, email, and portalProviding order status and pricing information to customersProviding technical specification and recommendationsIdentifying problems and providing positive, productive solutions while utilizing basic problem escalation proceduresDemonstrating initiative – the ability to think, work and make independent decisions using sound judgementPartnering with Account Manager(s) to fully satisfy the needs of their key, target and maintenance customersDeveloping, establishing, and maintaining professional relationships with vendors to meet and support customer needsPosition Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalentComputer literate and proficiency in Windows, E-mail, and an Order Management System.Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel is a plusAbility to use common office equipment: phone, calculator, PC, etc.Self-starter that takes an initiative to get the job done, go beyond tasks that are routine, and with little or no direct supervisionExcellent communication skills both verbal and written with Customers, Vendors, and Relevant Solutions personnelDesire to provide the highest level of customer serviceAbility to cross-train into other value add activitiesMust be able to prioritize work and keep accurate and detailed recordsMust have effective analytical, organizational and problem solving skillsAbility to follow complex instructions and operating proceduresPhysical Requirements:Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move material for inbound and outbound shipping as well as into inventory.Must be able to use dollies and pallet jacks to safely move heavy material when requiredMust be safely drive a forklift to load and unload trucks or move material around in the warehouse (training to be provided onsite)Must have good visual acuity