Order Entry Specialist - Manufacturing experience

Salary: $51,000-$66,000

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing company that is proud to live by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.
 
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Order Entry Specialist to join our Sales & Business Development team. This position is based on-site at our Roseville, MN location, with occasional local travel between our Vadnais Heights, New Hope, and Coon Rapids facilities.
  Our Order Entry Specialists play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer orders, supporting both our internal production teams and our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing or order management and a passion for accuracy and teamwork.

• Competitive pay


• Full benefits package


• 401(k) with employer match


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday pay


• Gym reimbursement


• Tuition reimbursement

• Review and enter customer Purchase Orders (POs) for accuracy and completeness.


• Monitor and process POs received through the Lake Air Sales mailbox.


• Verify quotes, pricing, and lead times using Part Advisor and customer quote queries.


• When pricing validation expires, enter price check quotes and confirm pricing lists are current.


• Accurately enter sales orders and jobs into the ERP system to support production scheduling and labor allocation.


• Route questions or issues (e.g., pricing discrepancies, late orders, lead-time issues) to the appropriate team member or customer contact.


• Review contracts and PO terms, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.


• Confirm details such as delivery schedules, ship-to addresses, and payment terms.


• Validate and process EDI transmissions and related changes.


• Record and maintain customer interactions in the CRM system.


• Support continuous improvement by following and suggesting updates to safety and order-entry processes.

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing, order processing, or ERP systems (Epicor preferred).


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and job scheduling.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Effective communicator and team-oriented problem solver.


• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.

Please note that if this position is located in our Roseville, MN facility, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.
    
 *A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.