What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pallet Operations Associate position at Bett-A-Way Pallet Systems, Inc.?
Pallet Operations Associate
Bettaway is a leading Supply Chain Services company headquartered in Piscataway, NJ primarily servicing CPG brands with a core focus on food & beverage. As an established organization, Bettaway leverages their years of experience, data and technology to deliver smart, comprehensive supply chain solutions to clients across the nation.
Bettaway Pallet Systems is looking for a Pallet Operations Associate to join our rapidly growing team. Pallets are an integral part of the supply chain and Bettaway Pallet Systems is one of the largest nationwide pallet management companies in the US.
We are willing to train on all things pallets!
Responsibilities:
- Inventory Management - Manage the repair and inventory program optimizing network of vendors/suppliers based on total delivery cost to customers
- Vendor Management - Problem resolution, ability to react quickly and efficiently to unforeseen circumstances
- Customer Management - Manage customer orders and place pallet tenders with pallet manufacturers in order to fulfill customer needs.
- Negotiate pricing and obtain freight (when required) with pallet vendors
- Coordinate Vendors/Suppliers, Customers, Logistics, and Transportation
- Manage Forecasting process to ensure continuing customers manufacturing locations
- Develop recommendations for continuous improvement
- Data Integrity - Maintain multiple systems within the Pallet systems and update on a real time basis to support operations
- Perform Cost Analysis to ensure lowest total cost of ownership for customers
- Provide documentation that supports the billing process
Skills/Qualifications:
- 1 years minimum experience in a supply chain position or an equivalent combination of college education and experience preferred
- Inventory management experience a plus
- Customer service experience a plus
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word)
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the service/transportation, warehouse or food chain industry preferred
- Billing with A/R and A/P experience a big plus
- College degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management desired