Product Support Specialist - UniFirst Owensboro
- Owensboro, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Support Specialist to join our UniFirst team. As a Team Partner in the Supply Chain Department, you will be responsible for continual maintenance in UniFirst’s item master, as well as entry of stock and non-stock inventory orders. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on-the-job training.Pay & Benefits:
On the job training + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.What’s in it for you?
Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.
Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!
Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.
Community Culture: Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.What you’ll be doing:
- Key stock and non-stock purchase orders into AS400 systems.
- Work with assigned suppliers to confirm delivery accuracy for purchase orders and perform system maintenance.
- Review completed adds and deletes for accuracy and correct any errors.
- Prepare and submit Request for Quotation (RFQ) information to assigned vendors as requested.
- Troubleshoot any issues regarding the data in the system.
- Source new products and alternatives as needed.
- Prepare vouchers for submittal to Accounts Payable.
- Maintain accurate records pertaining to all New Product Requests.
- Maintain UniFirst’s vendor price lists for assigned suppliers for annual standard cost preparation.
- Sort, file, and distribute information and documents within the department.
- Store and maintain add/delete soft copy files.
- Scan code documentation and system maintenance into OnBase database.
- Prepare Shipping Requests, Catalog Requests, Incoming, and Outgoing Mail.
- Work with UniFirst Receiving & Quality Control Teams to resolve incoming product concerns.
- Provide new product specifications and vendor samples to Quality Control as needed.
- Update all related spreadsheets (e.g., Add/Delete, Imagewear, Reflective, FR, etc.).
- Maintain good company image and supplier relations through contact with vendors or customers as needed.
- Review and validate all Red E Service confirmations against each PO.
- Prepare and evaluate reports used to monitor customer payments, vendor back-orders, catalog sales, department measurements, and others as determined necessary.
- Review codes being phased out monthly: Delete styles from color and style from the system if all inventory is depleted.
- Update daily specials count.
- Complete tasks as assigned per leadership, when needed.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 1-2 years of experience with data entry and/or Excel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work in team setting in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to carry and lift up to 40lbs.