Logistics Associate

Logistics Associate

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

As a Logistics Associate, your primary focus will be on efficiently receiving orders and accurately managing data related to construction and electrical materials procurement. Your role is vital in ensuring the smooth flow of procurement processes, from order placement to delivery confirmation. With a strong emphasis on construction and electrical supplies, your attention to detail and commitment to precision will contribute significantly to our organization's operational efficiency and project success. Responsibilities include:

Efficient Material Handling and Data Management:

• Perform accurate data entry to input purchase orders for construction and electrical materials into procurement systems.
• Physically receive and handle deliveries from vendors.
• Verify and confirm order details, including product specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery schedules, with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor order status and communicate proactively with suppliers to track delivery progress and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Maintain organized purchasing records, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Timely Procurement Processing:

• Process purchase orders promptly, following established procurement procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm order details and resolve any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors to align logistics activities with project timelines and requirements.

Coordination and Communication:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address procurement-related issues and provide support.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding order specifications, delivery schedules, and any changes or updates to orders.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to logistics activities.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in procurement, order processing, or data management, preferably in the construction or electrical industry. Experience operating a forklift is a plus.
• Proficiency in data entry and order processing software and tools, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to problem solve and provide assistance to multiple teams at once.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Willingness to work outside.

Benefits/Culture:

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided