Material Specialist

About the role

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes - putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion - we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work-together

New Era Technology offers

• Full Benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K match
• 28 PTO Days including company holidays

Summary

The Material Specialist assures that inventory, tools and supplies, both customer and New Era Technology owned, are accurately received, picked, packed and shipped while monitoring and maintaining various project shipping schedules and executing inventory control practices.

PRIMARY DUTIES include but not limited to

• Coordination of staging, receiving, packing, shipping and tracking packages
• Monitor and maintain various project shipping schedules
• Receive and distribute packages accurately to New Era Technology personnel
• Unpack and check inventory received against purchase orders or invoices assuring correct quality and quantities were delivered
• Print out material request forms. Print purchase orders to generate receiving slip and sales orders to generate packing slip and ship orders
• Ship orders to destination to arrive intact and prior to scheduled installation time
• Record inventory transactions such as receiving, shipping, and location transfers allowing for accurate and timely receiving, shipping, and inventory reports
• Manage inventory by performing cycle counts, maintaining current part numbers and locations, and working with Inventory Controller to determine inventory discrepancies
• Perform inventory replenishments
• Clean and inspect a variety of used equipment and peripherals
• Assist the Inventory Controller with all inventory activities as directed
• Keep warehouse cleaned and organized
• Performance of essential duties satisfactorily dependably and reliably
• Establish and retain customer confidence
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to proactively troubleshoot to prevent issues
• Ability to effectively problem solve when issues arise
• Ability to quickly understand new information by studying and working with it
• Ability to adapt and evolve quickly and professionally in an ever-changing workspace
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to managers, employees, customers, and vendors in an intelligent, clear, concise, professional and grammatically correct manner
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Competent and confident decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Required Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, Fork Lift Certification or ability to obtain this certification
• Experience with inventory systems

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work in a warehouse environment
• Required to use hands and arms to type, pull, handle, feel, reach and/or squeeze
• Regularly required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Required to use a keyboard and a mouse for the majority of the workday
• Vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus and viewing a computer screen for the majority of the workday
• Ability to hear and talk in a clear, audible voice
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 75 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate
• Regularly exposed to cold and heat, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places; fumes; and outside weather conditions
• EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full time. Monday - Friday day shift
• TRAVEL: Not applicable
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

Qualifications

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.