What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Assistant position at Ecommerce Pet Supply?
Our Operations Assistant supports the daily operations of our e-commerce pet supply business by managing inventory, purchase orders, product listings, and sales reporting. This is a full-time, in-office position (M-F 8am-4pm).
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain purchase orders within our inventory software.
- Validate data across invoices, packing lists, pricing, quantities, and unit conversions for accuracy.
- Prepare shipping documentation and print labels for Amazon, Chewy, and other distribution partners.
- Assist with marketplace listing updates across e-commerce platforms and other operational projects.
Mandatory Requirements
- 1 years of experience in a completely computer-based office role involving data entry, spreadsheets, or business software.
- High school diploma, plus some college coursework or other higher- education.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Comfortable performing everyday business math - converting units of measure, calculating cost per pound.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Work Environment
- Full-time, in-office position. Weekdays, 8am-4pm.
- 8 hours per day working at a computer, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Note this is an independent role with minimal colleague collaboration/meetings, no customer-facing interactions.
- Ideal for someone who is content with structured, detail-oriented computer work.
Benefits:
- Access to a 401k retirement plan with a generous 3% company match.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
About Us:
We have been manufacturing and distributing pet foods and supplies since 1998. Operating from our integrated offices and 25,000-square-foot warehouse in Newport News, Virginia, we offer hundreds of products through our website and major marketplaces including Amazon, Chewy, Walmart, and more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- This position requires both a high school diploma and some college coursework/higher-education. Do you confirm you meet this requirement? Please detail this.
- Are you aware this job is full-time, in-person, weekdays 8am-4pm? What is your commute time to Enterprise Dr in Newport News?
- This position requires being highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. Do you confirm you meet this requirement? Please describe your use of it, tasks performed, and skills known.
- This position requires at least one year of experience in a full-time, computer-based, office role involving extensive use of data entry, excel/spreadsheets, and business software. Do you confirm you meet this requirement? Please describe this previous position of yours.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20