Job Description
Job Description
Description : Summary :
Handles administrative duties in new product order process. Works with stylist to determine how Custom projects will be handled, organizes correspondence with mills-initial request, follow up, and prepares samples to be sent to Contract Dept contact, sales rep, and / or customer. Will assist in sourcing for packages and alternate / sub requests sent in by the salesforce or internal departments. May assist in ordering memos to organize memo bins for Contract salesforce.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Job Duties as directed by Stylists :
- Works with vendors, customers, and Contract salesforce, an administrative capacity.
- Send labeled, identified samples to mills and customers.
- Make standard files for all new fabrics.
- Name, number and label fabrics in book rotations.
- Hangs sales analysis on wall
- Works with the mills and the purchasing dept when there is a change in manufacturing for an item, ensuring smooth completion of order process in its entirety.
- Requests sales printouts, does preliminary analysis and organizes for stylist.
- Helps process orders.
- Organize incoming mill samples.
- Handle quality issues with mills.
- Aid in process of evaluating mill discrepancies.
- Reads and routes incoming mail.
- Prepares routine correspondence.
- Files and tracks Contract customs.
- Files correspondence and other records.
- Answers telephone and give information to callers or routes call to appropriate official.
- Places outgoing calls.
- Make copies of correspondence or other printed materials.
- Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail.
- Orders and maintains supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.
- Special projects either assigned or approved by the Vice President of Product Development.
- Provide other departments assistance as required.
- Must be able to walk between Fabricut buildings.
- Use materials and equipment effectively
- Follow departmental and corporate policies
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Job duties are subject to change as directed by management
All duties are essential.
Requirements : Qualifications :
High School diploma or equivalent plus some college required and / or equivalent experience3-5 years of high-end administrative experience in a fast paced environment.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet usage.Thorough with strong proofreading ability.Proficient typing skills.Understand fabric in order to properly label face and direction.Ability to understand custom forms and specification sheets.Must be able to handle stress.Ability to work effectively with others.Must be multi-tasked and a good organizer.Display reasoning ability and independent judgment.Excellent communication skills.Good writing and language skills.Superb interpersonal skills.Physical Requirements :
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following :
In terms of an 8-hour workday, this position requires :
6 hours sitting2 hours standingActivity : This following shows the actual time spent on each activity for this position.
Bending / Twisting – Up to 2 hoursReaching – Up to 2 hoursLifting – Up to 2 hoursPushing / Pulling - 2 hoursSpeaking – 4 to 6 hoursWriting – 2 to 4 hoursTyping or CRT Inputting – 2 to 4 hoursFiling – Up to 2 hoursClimbing – Up to 2 hoursReading – 4 to 6 hoursDriving – 0 hoursThe following activities are essential in your job function.
Hearing – 6 to 8 hoursSeeing – 6 to 8 hoursLifting is essential in your job function.
Up to 10 lbs. – Up to 2 hoursRepetitive foot movement such as operating foot controls.
Both feet – Walking between buildingsYour job requires you to use your hands for repetitive action.
Simple Grasping – Up to 2 hoursFirm Grasping – Up to 2 hoursFine Dexterity – Up to 2 hoursIn your job, you may be around the following working conditions.
Exposure to dust, fumes and / or gases – 2 to 4 hoursExposure to noise – 2 to 4 hoursThe specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.