What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Consolidated Pipe & Supply Co., Inc?
Yard Administrator
Full-time
Position Summary
Overview
Consolidated Pipe & Supply is a national leader in piping, fittings, valves and all accessories for the energy, oil & gas, utility, construction, water, and sewer industries. We strive to be the best infrastructure and industrial supply company in the United States. We do this by sourcing, distributing, and manufacturing only top-quality products while fostering a climate where people from all backgrounds - employees and customers alike - can thrive.
We are looking for a Yard Administrator to join our team in Birmingham, AL! Must be organized and detail-oriented to oversee the clerical and logistical functions of our busy yard.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare purchase orders; verify order accuracy; and compare prices and delivery dates among suppliers.
- Track and manage inventory levels for parts, equipment, and materials. Conduct regular inventory counts and report usage.
- Coordinate shipping and deliveries to and from the yard. Communicate with couriers, receive incoming freight, and prepare shipments.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries, greet visiting vendors, and source new suppliers when necessary.
- Provide general administrative support to the yard and shop team, including reviewing timecards, filing, and updating fleet logs.
- Assist in maintaining safety records, ensuring the yard remains organized, and enforcing company safety policies.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is a plus.
- (1-3) years of experience in administrative support, logistics, or yard operations.
- Strong computer skills, specifically with inventory management software, spreadsheets (Very Strong Excel is required), and email.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing and distribution processes, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and workplace safety procedures.
About Consolidated Pipe & Supply
Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1960, Consolidated Pipe & Supply has been under the same family's ownership for 60 years. This continuity and commitment to excellence provides you with deep knowledge and access to only the best materials and services in the natural gas distribution and transmission, waterworks, oil and gas, energy, and construction industries.
Consolidated Pipe & Supply has never lost sight of who we are: we value relationships, and not just with our customers. We treat our vendors like partners and our employees like family. With a foundation like that, we know that we and our customers are ready for whatever comes next.
We're always looking for talented people to join our team.
We need people like you, who represent our values:
Do Good
Serve
Relationships
Loyal
Family
Innovative
Fun
We offer not just a CAREER, but a place to call home.
At Consolidated Pipe & Supply, we believe in our employees and their well-being. We offer competitive benefit plans for our employees.
Health Benefits: Consolidated Pipe & Supply offers medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending coverage* for you and your family.
Insurance: Get Basic Term Life, Accidental Death, and Long-Term Disability coverage*. We also offer voluntary benefits for Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Life, and Short-Term Disability insurance through Allstate. You have options that will best fit your needs.
*Date of eligibility based on your length of service.
Retirement Planning: We offer a 401(k) plan to eligible employees after they have completed their first 30 days of employment. CPS offers matching contributions.
Vacation: We strive for a balanced life that encompasses both our business and personal lives. As a part of our plan, we offer vacations based on your length of service.