What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORDER ENTRY SPECIALIST position at Aston Carter?
Order Entry Specialist
Job Description
The Order Entry Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Account Manager by ensuring seamless execution of customer account activities. This position is responsible for managing order fulfillment, maintaining accurate data records, and facilitating communication between internal teams and customers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
The position operates within a team of over 16 members, working Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm or 8am to 4:30pm. The role offers room for growth and the potential to transition from contract to hire.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oshkosh, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.75/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Job Description
The Order Entry Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Account Manager by ensuring seamless execution of customer account activities. This position is responsible for managing order fulfillment, maintaining accurate data records, and facilitating communication between internal teams and customers. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Expedite customer orders to meet delivery timelines and service expectations.
- Process and enter quotes, customer orders, internal stock builds, and RFQs into the customer portal.
- Assist in resolving customer quality concerns by coordinating with internal teams and documenting issues.
- Review and interpret customer planning schedules, forecasting data, and floor inventory levels to support proactive account management.
- Generate, customize, and distribute account-specific reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support documentation requests including certifications, compliance records, and product specifications.
- Perform general administrative duties as assigned to support account operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on customer requirements and internal processes.
- Order entry
- Data entry
- Order processing
- Inventory management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Attention to detail
- Order verification
- Experience with OEM customer portals preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with AS400 systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in the steel industry is advantageous but not mandatory.
The position operates within a team of over 16 members, working Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm or 8am to 4:30pm. The role offers room for growth and the potential to transition from contract to hire.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oshkosh, WI.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.75/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oshkosh,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $18 - $22