Job Information
Aston Carter Administrative Assistant in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Job Description:
As an Order Entry Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient order processing. You'll be the go-to person for quoting and answering customer questions about our diverse range of products. With most customer interactions happening via email and phone, your prompt and accurate responses will be essential in building strong relationships and keeping our customers satisfied.
What You'll Be Doing:
Creating Sales Orders/Pick slips: Ensure accuracy and efficiency in order processing.
Reviewing Specifications: Verify that our products meet customer requirements and suggest alternatives when needed.
Cross-Referencing Products: Compare our products with competitors to provide the best options for customers.
Monitoring Shipments: Oversee large project shipments to ensure timely delivery.
Managing Commissions: Track and monitor commissions for consignment orders daily.
Emergency Shipping: Personally package and ship materials for urgent situations.
Invoicing: Process invoices for daily shipments.
Handling UPS Shipments: Manage shipping requests for representatives and customers.
Updating Delivery Logs: Keep accurate records of all deliveries.
Answering Department Queries: Address questions and concerns from the shipping and accounting departments.
Skills & Qualifications:
Experience: 3+ years in order entry, inside sales, or order processing in a manufacturing enviornment
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice to Have: ERP experience is a plus!
Workplace Type:
- This is a fully onsite position in Allentown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.