Parts Business Coordinator

Astec Industries

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 20 days ago

    Highlights

    This role serves as a primary point of contact for incoming communications, maintains customer account records, supports accounting-related activities, and ensures efficient execution of daily business operations. The Parts Sales & Business Coordinator provides essential operational support to the Parts organization through customer account administration, office coordination, document management, and business process support.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChattanooga, TN

    Description

    Position Summary

    The Parts Sales & Business Coordinator provides essential operational support to the Parts organization through customer account administration, office coordination, document management, and business process support. This role serves as a primary point of contact for incoming communications, maintains customer account records, supports accounting-related activities, and ensures efficient execution of daily business operations.

    Essential Responsibilities

    Customer & Business Support

    • Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls in a professional and timely manner.
    • Take and relay messages to appropriate team members.
    • Monitor shared email inboxes and respond to or route requests as needed.
    • Process customer account changes, including updates to customer information, contacts, billing details, and account maintenance requests.
    • Run credit reports and collect supporting documentation for new customer account applications.
    • Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate customer records within company systems.

    Parts & Sales Operations Support

    • Provide administrative and operational support to the Parts Sales team.
    • Coordinate communication and information flow between customers, sales representatives, and internal departments.
    • Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives that support business objectives.

    Document Management

    • Scan, organize, and electronically file business documents.
    • Accurately label and index documents to ensure they are searchable and easily retrievable.
    • Maintain document organization and compliance with company record retention practices.

    Freight Accounting & Reporting Support

    • Review shipping reports for accuracy and completeness.
    • Apply appropriate coding to shipping-related transactions and documentation.
    • Partner with Accounting to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper recordkeeping.
    • Maintain supporting documentation for reporting and audit purposes.

    Office Operations

    • Order and maintain office supplies and materials.
    • Create and coordinate FedEx shipments and other business-related deliveries.
    • Support general office operations to ensure an efficient and professional work environment.
    • Assist visitors, employees, and business partners as needed.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • 2+ years of experience in office operations, customer service, business support, sales support, or a related role.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and other business systems.
    • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Preferred

    • Experience with ERP, CRM, or customer account management systems.
    • Experience processing customer account setups and credit applications.
    • Familiarity with shipping, logistics, or accounting support functions.
    • Experience supporting a sales organization.

    Key Competencies

    • Customer Focus
    • Organization & Prioritization
    • Attention to Detail
    • Communication Skills
    • Problem Solving
    • Accountability
    • Team Collaboration
    • Professionalism & Confidentiality

     

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