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Consolidated Electrical Distributors Operations Specialist in Springdale, Arkansas
Summary
Job title: Operations Specialist
Job ID: 202482450003
Department: Springdale - KPE
Location: AR-Springdale
Description
Summary:
Someone who would thrive in this role sees the “big picture”, loves to solve problems, enjoys analyzing data to improve operational efficiency, has a knack for process improvement, and works great with a team as well as independently. The ideal candidate possesses outstanding communication skills, the desire for a career that makes a difference in the world, and thrives in a fast paced, multi-faceted industry. You will also be responsible for sourcing goods and managing vendors. The successful candidate will be able to perform strategic, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement activities across multiple suppliers and business facets. You should know how to evaluate market conditions and negotiate effectively to maintain relationships with customers and vendors. This role is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, ensuring optimal turns, eliminating aged inventory, and keeping up with the market demand for new products.
Reports to: Profit Center Manager
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent relevant experience
Strong attention to detail and time management
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, negotiation, and networking
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Solid judgment: able to make decisions in a fluid environment and overcome challenges
Strong computer skill including Microsoft Excel and any other data driven programs that can help make business decisions off of existing data.
Excellent customer service
Eager to learn
Positive attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
Purchasing or Project Management
Proven track record of creating efficiencies in an organization.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment and various warehouse locations and conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Essential Job Functions:
Accounts Payable and Receivable functions
Inventory management and purchasing
Processing, verifying and reconciling vendor invoices
Ensure timely payment of expenses
Facilitate vendor returns of material
Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
Processing stock/non-stock purchase orders
Keep manufacturer cost files up to date.
Maintain pricing matrices
Adding/deleting products in CEDNet
Monitor commodity pricing and availability
Annual/defective vendor returns
Debit/credit memos
Work through freight claims and change order requests with both the customers and the vendors
Inside sales support
Creating tickets for customer orders
Quoting customer bill of material
Schedule and communicate the release of material and delivery expectations with the customers and our warehouse operation.
Analyze financial data to implement changes to improve profitability
Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Other Compensation:
The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
- Profit Sharing
Benefits:
Benefits available for this position are:
Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
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