Operations Associate

About the Role

This is a mid-sized distributor of industrial supplies serving customers across three states, hiring its next operations associate.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and sales orders into the distributor's ERP the same day they land.
• Update stock and dispatch records as goods move between warehouses.
• Keep a running log of what's been billed against what's been delivered.
• Call suppliers for order confirmations and delivery dates.
• Pass along issues requiring the operations manager's attention.
• Help compile weekly operational metrics (orders processed, stock variances, pending dispatches).

Qualifications

• Early in your career (0 to 3 years of experience).
• Detail-oriented; you double-check numbers before sending them.
• Proficient in Excel or a similar tool.
• Ability to write concise and to-the-point emails.
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks where accuracy is key.
• A commerce or business background is helpful but not required.
• Ability to follow through on small tasks.

Tech Stack

• ERP system (for purchase and sales order processing)
• Excel (or similar tools)