Commodities Project Specialist

Van Meter•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d

About The Position

The Commodities Project Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve as a key interface and essential resource for our customers. The position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of large projects for the contractor segments from the beginning through the completion of the project. This role also manages data and pricing strategies for commodity lines. The successful candidate serves as the liaison between our customers, our wire center and our vendors to ensure all details of the project are closely monitored. They deliver excellent customer service to promote and support our products. Industry experience on mission-critical projects is preferred. This individual’s behavior promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Requirements

Customer Focused
Ability to decipher the immediacy of problems and determine effective resolution for the issue
Ability to negotiate effectively at a high level and build strong relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers
Detailed-Oriented
Ability to deliver a message and receive feedback from customers
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Drive for continuous improvement
Self motivated
Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines
Ability to analyze, identify & then follow up to resolve discrepancies
Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
College degree preferred
Previous project management (or similar function) experience required
Demonstrated customer service experience preferred
Electrical industry knowledge and experience preferred
Microsoft Office Excel and Word skills are essential
Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email and in person are required
Consistently sitting, working with hands & fingers, talking, hearing, vision acuity- near, works with others, customer contact, works indoors
Frequently vision acuity- far, depth perception, field of vision
Sometimes standing, walking, reaching, vision adjustment, color vision, driving
Occasionally lifting, carrying, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, climbing, balancing, kneeling crouching, crawling, works alone, cold, heat, temperature changes, wet, humid, noise, vibration, confined area, high places, works outdoors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive materials, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases

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