Department Specialist - Anchorage, AK - 1830

The Independent Sales Department has an opening for a Department Specialist. This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska.

Pay range starts at $20.00 / hour - DOE

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Department Specialist completes a variety of administrative and clerical activities that support the Sales Department in achieving goals and objectives. Works under moderate supervision on work assignments requiring knowledge of Distribution Center and Department policies and procedures

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supports the independent department by completing administrative and clerical work to include: maintenance of files, running reports, data entry, answering telephones when necessary, answering routine questions or referring to proper individual, sorts incoming and outgoing mail.
• Completes the system set-up of new items and removal of discontinued items from the system.
• Assists Buyers and staff with the placement of purchase orders, maintains contact with personnel to resolve special problems or to obtain necessary information and maintain quality standards,
•  Coordinates necessary functions between the Procurement Department and Independent Sales
•  Manages data quality and accuracy in Uware systems to remain in sync with corporate buying systems.
• Responds to special requests and researches information for other department members as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Level:

 High school diploma or higher.

Experience Level:

 Knowledge of merchandising terminology and products as well as previous retail industry experience preferred.

Skills and Experiences:

•  Good general office skills including typing, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, responding to inquiries, handling incoming and outgoing mail, completion of office forms and the proficient use of office equipment (calculators, photocopier, and telephone).
•  Good reading, writing, and verbal communications skills.
•  Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.
•  Solid computer skills including the use of word-processing and spreadsheet software.
•  Math skills at a level to complete addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
•  Must be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines and work with confidential information.
• Job Description
• Most work is performed under general office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Incumbent will use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of the workday.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: < 5%

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

* Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment.

* Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.

* Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

* Workday is fast paced, some evening and weekend work may be required.