What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inside Sales Support position at Standard Alloys, Inc.?
OVERVIEW
The Inside Sales Support reports directly to the Customer Service & Materials Manager and is the main liaison between the Customer/Sales Team and the Operations team. The coordinator will give proactive updates an communication to the customer/sales rep. In addition to gathering information, preparing quotes, planning dates, and following the life of the repair or pump until it ships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quoting/Item Creation:
- Analyze drawing specifications to prepare comprehensive cost estimates
- Conduct research to obtain data on labor cost, materials, and production times
- Coordinate with the sales team during the bidding process
- Input cost data into company database
- Present cost estimates to upper management
- Filing, scanning, electronically filing, and other administrative duties as assigned
- Confer with engineers
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
Planning/Scheduling:
- Create and maintain comprehensive schedules using ERP system to maintain customer committed dates
- Communicate with customer when we will not be able to meet scheduled commitments.
- Work closely with project managers, department heads, and other stakeholders to gather information and input for schedule development
- Communicate with Operations when improvements need to be made to manage increased workloads
- Collaborate with project managers and team leads to allocate resources effectively based on project requirements and organizational priorities
- Ensure that resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, are available as needed to meet project milestones
- Identify potential risks and obstacles that may impact project timelines
- Develop contingency plans and work closely with project teams to address and mitigate risks
- Regularly communicate schedule updates and changes to relevant stakeholders
- Facilitate communication between different departments and teams to ensure a cohesive understanding of project timelines and dependencies
- Monitor project progress against established schedules and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Analyze variances and deviations, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
- Collaborate with project managers, team leads, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and constraints
- Foster a collaborative environment to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project schedules, documentation, and related records.
- Ensure that all scheduling processes and decisions are well-documented for future reference
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of schedules to ensure accuracy and alignment with project objectives
- Implement quality assurance measures to enhance the reliability of scheduling data
Capacity Planning:
- Monitor capacity and coordinate with operations on future demand and capacity needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
- 2 years of relevant experience in project scheduling and proficiency in project management software (preferred)
- Able to communicate effectively and professionally. Excellent customer service skills with co-workers, internal and external customers
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- High energy and a self-starter that can work in a fast pace environment. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow-up on assignments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24