Order Entry Administrator

The Employer of Choice within the TIC Sector

Element recognizes that our employees are the key to our current and future success and that they are therefore our most valued resource.

Our Engaged Experts work tirelessly to solve our clients’ most complex technical and commercial challenges in the fields of materials selection; materials application; product prototyping; product qualification & certification and failure analysis in support of our clients’ ongoing product development and manufacturing activities.

As the fastest growing Materials and Product Qualification Testing Company operating in the global Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector, Element provides an outstanding opportunity for anyone interested in working in the areas of materials science, metallurgical science, polymeric science, mechanical engineering, applied chemistry, product qualification & certification and failure analysis.

Job Title: Order Entry Administrator

Department: Planning/Order Entry

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Hourly/Non-exempt

EEO Classification: Administrative

Purpose of this Position

The primary function of this position is to support the organizations front-end operations by entering orders into an MRP system. Orders are entered into the system, travelers created, and then sent to the corresponding test labs. Work is to be performed in accordance with established procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enter orders into our MRP system accurately and efficiently Assemble outgoing job travelers Review and assign due dates into MRP system Communicate Planning and Receiving issues to support continuous improvement Comply with all safety standards Perform other duties if necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise staff

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to type 45 WPM accurately and efficiently, have good organizational skills, and be hardworking and conscientious. Each job duty must be performed satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school education or GED required

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, purchase order instructions, customer testing and specifications. Ability to communicate and complete standard forms as necessary and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic math functions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems in terms of calculating due dates based on required testing. Capable of dealing with and understanding a variety of purchase order formats.

Physical Demands Frequency of required physical force: Occasional (moderate). Lifting requirements: lifting < 50 lbs Work is performed mainly indoors

Other Skills and Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) Availability to work overtime as needed on a daily basis as well as some weekends. Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities. Oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs. Good interpersonal skills that foster open communication built on mutual respect.

EEO/AA

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company’s discretion.