Credit Specialist

ETNA Supply Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ETNA Supply Company is seeking a Credit Specialist to manage customer credits and returned materials at our Grand Rapids, MI location. The role emphasizes accuracy in processing credits, maintaining inventory records, and collaborating with sales and Returns Administrator.

Responsibilities include restocking items, using RF scanning and labeling tools, and ensuring timely credit issuance while upholding safety and SOPs. Prior plumbing industry exposure is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year in plumbing or waterworks industry or equivalent experience.
• Ability to operate RF scanning and barcode labeling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive customer experience by meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Inspect, verify, restock, and process customer-returned materials.
• Create and invoice customer credits accurately and promptly.
• Maintain records and prevent inventory discrepancies.
• Use RF scanning and barcode labeling to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and Returns Administrator to process returns promptly.
• Assist receiving, shipping, and yard departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Calculator proficiency

Plumbing knowledge (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year plumbing or waterworks experience

Tools

RF scanning

Barcode labeling equipment

Job description

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Credit Specialist

Regular Full-Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2650

Position Summary

The Credits Associate inspects, verifies, restocks, and processes customer-returned materials accurately and efficiently. This position works closely with customers, sales, customer service, warehouse teams, and the Returns Administrator to ensure returns and credits are processed promptly while maintaining inventory accuracy and delivering excellent customer experience.

Typical Responsibilities

• Provide a positive customer experience by meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Inspect, verify, restock, and process customer-returned materials.
• Create and invoice customer credits accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and help prevent inventory discrepancies.
• Use RF scanning, barcode labeling equipment, and receiving documents to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Learn and navigate the warehouse and yard layout, bin-location system, and Etna's product inventory.
• Work with sales representatives, customer service representatives, customers, and the Returns Administrator to ensure returned materials are processed promptly.
• Collaborate daily with the Returns Administrator to coordinate the return of nonstock and defective materials to vendors.
• Maintain the Return Goods Queue according to company standards.
• Assist the receiving, shipping, and yard departments as needed.
• Support the general upkeep and housekeeping of the warehouse and yard.
• Follow all company standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform all work safely and with consistent alertness.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while adapting to changing needs.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and stress-management skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills, with or without a calculator.
• Knowledge of plumbing or waterworks products is preferred.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in the plumbing or waterworks industry; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications and Employment Requirements

• Ability to pass the required operator examination and safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Must successfully complete a substance abuse screening.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Frequently required to walk, stand, talk, hear, push, pull, carry, grasp, handle, and use hands and fingers.
• Regularly required to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to sit and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must perform essential job functions safely and with consistent alertness.
• Vision requirements include near and distance vision, depth perception, and color vision.
• Work is performed primarily indoors, with occasional outdoor work and possible exposure to extreme weather.
• The noise level is typically moderate.

Etna Supply is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.