Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide support and direction for the overall operations, administration, distribution, and sales functions for the branch.
• Serve as point of contact for HosePower Regional Outside Sales team to assist with quotes, bids, and order entry.
• Communicate with production, sales, and customers on any issues impacting acknowledged ship dates or other order-related questions.
• Facilitate scheduling of production, expedite late vendor shipments, find additional sourcing if needed, and update the system so all team members can see the most current status of orders to meet customer needs.
• Support all branch manager directives, particularly when the branch manager is off premises.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field, or 1-3 years’ experience in the manufacturing or distribution industry.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with industrial distribution, preferably fluid power components.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people and personalities.