Administrative Order Entry Associate

SEA Wire and Cable, Inc.; Madison (AL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Referral incentives

Monthly events

Job summary

SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Order Entry Associate to support order processing and administrative operations. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with starting pay of $18.00 per hour.

The candidate will enter orders, maintain profiles, and coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proficient with MS Office, and able to communicate clearly by email.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Professional written communication (email).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update customer orders in the system.
• Print documents to support warehouse operations.
• Set up new customer profiles and maintain accounts.
• Create and update part numbers for efficient order processing.
• Handle filing, invoicing, and emailing paperwork.
• Review inventory receipts and update records.
• Serve as central contact across Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing.
• Communicate order status and constraints to stakeholders and customers.
• Support process improvements through training and best practices.

Skills

Typing

Professional email

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

SEA Wire and Cable is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Administrative Order Entry Associate to support our order processing and administrative operations. This role is instrumental in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in managing customer orders. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a starting pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and update customer orders in our system.
• Print necessary documentation to support warehouse operations.
• Set up new customer profiles and maintain current account information.
• Create and update part numbers to streamline order processing.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, printing invoices, confirming pick tickets, and emailing paperwork.
• Review and prioritize material receipts in the inventory system.
• Ensure inventory records are promptly and accurately updated upon receiving merchandise.
• Serve as a central point of contact across Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams
• Communicate order status, constraints, and expectations to stakeholders and customers
• Support process improvement and team development through training, mentorship, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient and accurate typing skills.
• Professional written communication skills (especially email)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures.

Physical Requirements

This position may involve light physical activity such as filing, bending, and lifting office materials or products up to 20 lbs. You should be comfortable using standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones.

Who We Are

Founded in 1970, SEA Wire and Cable has been a trusted logistics supplier to the Military and Commercial Aerospace industries for over five decades. From our roots as a manufacturer's rep to becoming a leader in stocking and distributing military wire and cable, SEA has continuously evolved to meet our customers’ needs.

We maintain a collaborative, family-like work culture where dedication, attention to detail, and quality are valued. If you’re passionate about doing meaningful work and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you.

Our Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance
• Wellness program discounts and flexible healthcare spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• 7 paid holidays and 3 weeks PTO
• Tuition reimbursement and employee referral incentives
• Monthly employee events

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the policy of SEA Wire and Cable, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO), in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.