Special Order Assistant

Curtis Lumber Co.

Ballston Spa, NYFull-time$21–22/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$21–22/hr

Location

Ballston Spa, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Curtis Lumber Co. is seeking a Special Order Assistant to review branch-submitted customer orders for special order products and convert them into purchase orders for vendors. The role checks order accuracy, coordinates corrections, reviews vendor confirmations, updates purchase order costs and delivery dates, and alerts sales personnel to errors that could affect gross margin. The assistant also supports the Purchasing Department as needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Product KnowledgeKeyboard SkillsComputer Skills

Qualifications

1 Year Clerical Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Posting information

Build Your Career with Curtis Lumber!

Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay a n d excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them.

Our Special Order Assistant r eviews customer orders for special order products submitted by the branches and converts to purchase orders for submission to vendors.

Essential Duties

Utilize knowledge of building materials and millwork to check customer orders submitted by branch locations for accurate and complete information
Contact the appropriate people to get errors corrected in a timely fashion
Create purchase orders based on the customer orders and submit the PO to the appropriate vendor
Review vendor confirmation for accuracy and update the cost and delivery date on the PO’s
Identify and alert sales personnel to errors potentially affecting gross margin on customer orders
Assist the Purchasing Department on an as needed basis
Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications

Product Knowledge
Proficient keyboard and computer skills
Minimum of 1 year clerical experience

PERKS FOR OUR PEOPLE!

Comprehensive Benefit Package - Medical, Dental, Vision • Competitive Wages • 401k with Company Match • Ideal Retail Hours • Paid Holidays & PTO • Bereavement Pay • Profit Sharing•529 College Savings • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Boot Reimbursement • Employee Discount • Community Events • Employee Referral Program

Email us: [email protected]

Facebook: @curtislumbercareers

YouTube: @curtislumbercareers

https://www.curtislumber.com/employment/

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LocationUS-NY-Ballston Spa

ID2026-3546

Category Support

Position Type Non-Exempt - FT

Min Pay Range USD $21.00/Hr.

Max Pay Range USD $22.00/Hr.