Operations Specialist

Summary

Job title: Operations Specialist

Job ID: ~~~

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