Account Specialist

Indianapolis, IN (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own the requisition and sourcing workflow end to end, coordinating with service centers and customers to prevent delays and drive cost savings.

  • Manage requisition processing and data entry across systems to obtain quotes and issue POs.
  • Harmonize part number changes with MSSR and customer approvals, flag obsolete items, and maintain item lead times.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Perform a day to day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
  • Perform data order entry into AIT’s and customer's systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain the blanket purchase orders for the relevant business.
  • Evaluate and resolve changes in part numbers through MSSR function, manufacturers or changes to fit, form, and function. Work with customer personnel to obtain approval of changes prior to material receipt. Notify customer of items that are obsolete or discontinued.
  • Continually identify duplicate stock codes or product.
  • Maintain lead times for those items on the look ahead.
  • Work with service centers to collect information on weekly backlog and past due reports.
  • Work with service centers and customers to expedite orders.
  • Provide product sourcing assistance and continually pursue products within our scope of supply.
  • Address specific problems as they relate to notifications.
  • Work directly with warehouse personnel and service centers to resolve receiving issues

Requirements

  • Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in business, sales or marketing related fields
  • 3 to 5 years’ industry related work experience.
  • Proven experience in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
  • Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations
  • Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are essential

Preferred

  • Experience in a related field of Applied product – bearings, power transmission components, fluid power, general industrial supplies, etc.
  • Desired characteristics: Self-starter, self-motivated, and willing to take on tasks of all types to get the job done

Benefits

  • Along the way, you’ll receive some of the industry’s best benefits, unrivaled career development opportunities, and be a part of the best team in the industry.
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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.To learn more, visit www.Applied.com.

Founded in 1923
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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