Van Meter Inc. · 1 month ago
Commodities Project Specialist
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVan Meter Inc. is seeking a Commodities Project Specialist to support their mission of creating lasting value for their customers. This role involves coordinating large projects, managing data and pricing strategies for commodities, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
ElectronicsEnergyHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Service the strategic contractor customer by providing projects oversight and communication
Manage communication both internally and externally
Responsible for oversight of project to include purchasing from vendors, resolving customer problems, ensuring delivery of order, etc
Support the management of data and pricing for commodity lines
Work with supplier partners to improve data information, current process and streamline future product launches
Work with Commodity Manager to implement pricing updates
Collaborates with the Wire Center to ensure schedules are maintained and deadlines are met
Update customers with project schedules, job details and orders
Work closely with Commodities Manager and Commodities Purchaser to maintain inventory levels and maximize purchasing discounts
Provide customers with accurate progress updates and product delivery information
Implement and improve tools to support commodity business and growth
Implement efficient ways to manage pricing and inventory within multiple markets
Support new market growth
Build and maintain customer and vendor/supplier relationships
Provide data for new and existing customers for database entry
Maintain reporting tools to keep the commodity team and vendors aligned on project business
Work closely with Outside Sales Representatives to keep account activities up to date
Manage multi-million dollar projects
Collaborate with Wire Centers to ensure all project needs are met
Qualification
Required
Previous project management (or similar function) experience required
Microsoft Office Excel and Word skills are essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email and in person are required
Preferred
College degree preferred
Demonstrated customer service experience preferred
Electrical industry knowledge and experience preferred
Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
Industry experience on mission-critical projects is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off including holidays
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company
Van Meter Inc.
Van Meter is a wholesale company specializing in automation, datacom, and power transmission products.
Founded in 1928
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Martina Schubert
Chief Information Officer
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