What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Coordinator position at Sonepar?
Independent Electric Supply, Inc. (IES) opened in 1976 with ten employees to serve electrical contractors working in the high-tech aerospace industry. Today, IES operates 16 electrical supply branches in the Northern California area, San Francisco Bay area, Central Valley, Central Coast and 6 locations throughout Arizona. IES focuses on traditional electrical supply with dedicated specialists in lighting, switchgear, wire management, tool & safety, renewable energy and enhance logistics solutions to meet specific customer needs. Employing close to 600 people and managing over 1 million square feet of warehouse space, IES is one of the strongest electrical distributors in the markets we serve.
In August 2011, IES was acquired by Sonepar USA consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for the professional and efficient managing of telephone calls and messages, as well as a variety of clerical support tasks for the branch.
Answers incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department.
- Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel.
- Performs other clerical duties, such as filing, photocopying, and collating. Independently answers inquiries and provides information or assistance to callers and visitors which require thorough knowledge of office policies and procedures.
- Driving to bank and post-office 2-3 days per week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Able to sit for long periods of time
- Able to work on PC screens for data analysis for long periods of time
- Able to walk, bend, stand
- Professional appearance
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Typical environments include office, light industrial, commercial, utility and manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work may include outdoor work exposed to elements and non-conditioned spaces.
