Essential Job Functions :
- Process import documents : receive invoices, prepare customs materials, generate labels, follow-up shipment status with carriers
- Enter purchase orders and plan data in sales and production computer systems, issue receiving instructions to warehouse
- Monitor and maintain computerized records related to purchasing activities closely
- Ensure a steady supply of assigned products, including performing purchasing work, coordination a flow of inventory.
- Participate in vendor relationship management, identifying cost-saving opportunities to support the company's profitability goals
- Notify sales department of stock status and handle inquiries about availability, follow up delayed orders and expedite with factory
- Assist in planning inventory against demand forecasts
- Prepare monthly activity summaries
- Notify sales department of stock status and handle inquiries about availability, follow up delayed orders and expedite with factory.
- Support customer service representatives in serving current and potential customers : answering telephone and email inquiries, preparing price and availability quotes, entering orders and forecasts, issuing shipping instructions and resolving customer issues, maintain customer records
- Working with sales, engineering, customer service and warehouse team, meet customer requirements, resolve customer concerns, expedite shipments, handle return requests etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
1) Knowledge
Customer service, including customer needs assessment, and meeting quality standards for servicesEnglish language structure and content, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar2) Skills
Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate timesSpeaking : Communicating with others to convey information effectivelyWriting : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienceReading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documentsTime Management : Managing one's own time and the time of othersOrganization : Maintaining order with planning, prioritizing and balancing highly varied activities, electronic data and hard-copy materialsCritical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems3) Computer Skills :
Email Communication, Microsoft Office Word and Excel4) Educational / Experience :
High Scholl Diploma or equivalent requiredAn Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.At least 1 year of experience working in a sales office, purchasing, or customer service environment requiredJ-18808-Ljbffr