What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Support Specialist position at Morris Group, Inc.?
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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.
About Us:
Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States and Europe. It is distinguished by its reputation for providing excellent customer service, long-term partnerships with leading equipment builders, and financial strength. Morris Group’s history dates to 1941 with the founding of The Robert E. Morris Company which continues to thrive today as one of Morris Group’s twenty independently managed operating divisions.
Summary of Responsibility:
We are seeking a highly motivated and diligent professional to join our Contract Support team as a Project Support Specialist for our largest business unit (the Okuma Tower). In this role, you will be assisting in the processing of contracts for the sale of machine tools. This position strives to ensure the highest level of quality and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Contribute:
- General support for Capital Project Management team
- Collaborate with both external and internal team members such as customer service and sales, personnel and other internal departments.
- Complete & distribute timely external billings in accordance with contractual arrangements.
- Track purchase orders, payments, and deadlines.
- Updating portals
- Support Contract team with freight arrangements for large machine transport and delivery.
- Assisting with group email management.
- Maintain detailed and organized files.
- Ensure Microsoft D365 is updated for current status of orders and revenue is timely and accurately recognized.
- Assist with special projects related to the Capital Project Management team (Audits, ERP project, etc.)
- Participate in meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in the field.
Other Functions:
- Perform related duties as required
The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.
- 1-2 years of project administration background is preferred.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience is helpful, but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both professional and non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, the public and others.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
- Solid written and verbal communication, listening, organization and priority setting skills preferred.
- Ability to resolve conflicts.
- Ability to perform job with integrity and values consistent with the Morris Group Values.
What’s in it for You:
We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
- Competitive starting salary
- Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
- 3 Weeks’ Vacation to Start
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee appreciation events and perks
- Employee Assistance Program
Mental and physical requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to optimally perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
- Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects.
- Must be able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs.
- Is frequently required to use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Windsor, CT
Requisition ID#: 1100B
