WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Knowledge of major ERP (enterprise resource planning) software applications such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

JOB PURPOSE:

Our Customer Relations Project Manager will be responsible for playing a key part in driving business performance both at the local site level and with national accounts. This role leads specific projects from their inception through completion.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee End-to-End Order Management: Manage the complete order flow from receipt through to customer delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
• Support Sales & Customer Communication: Serve as a key liaison between Sales Representatives and customers, providing regular updates and resolving issues quickly.
• Manage Quoting & Profitability: Lead quoting activities, savings initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve account profitability through cost and margin optimization.
• Coordinate Supply Chain & Lead Times: Work with vendors and customers to manage lead times, expedite orders, and maintain an efficient, cost-effective supply chain.
• Prevent & Manage Backorders: Monitor inventory and usage trends to prevent stockouts, expedite orders, and manage backorders or cancellations appropriately.
• Ensure Data & Invoicing Accuracy: Oversee the setup of customer, item, and vendor master data; ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Lead Quality & Testing Programs: Address product or service issues, manage corrective actions, and coordinate sampling/testing programs
• Implement National Programs Locally: Execute corporate and national initiatives at the local level, ensuring alignment and effectiveness.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills including customer interface.
• Ability to quickly absorb new knowledge and utilize of new software.