What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORDER ENTRY position at Vanguard Furniture Co Inc?
Position Summary:
Receives, proofs, edits, costs and manually keys customer purchase orders into AS400.
Position Responsibilities:
· Review, proof, edit, and accurately enter customer purchase orders into AS400.
· Confirm availability of frames, fabrics, parts, and related materials needed for order scheduling.
· Maintain daily order entry productivity goals while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
· Communicate order questions, discrepancies, or missing information to the appropriate team members for resolution.
· Crosstrain within the Order Entry department to support team coverage and shared workload needs.
· Follow applicable statements of work, department procedures, and company guidelines when completing assigned tasks.
· Perform other duties as required to support the Order Entry team and Account Relations department.
Essential Skills and Experience:
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to enter information accurately and efficiently.
• Experience with furniture order entry, product information, or related furniture industry data preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members to meet daily and weekly department goals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes, terminology, and materials preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn internal business systems.
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:
• 2-Year Associates Degree preferred.
Physical demands and work environment:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 35 pounds occasionally; heavier items require assistance or team lifting.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while also standing and walking as needed throughout the workday.
• Frequently required to reach, handle materials, and use hands and fingers for computer-based work.
• Position requires frequent use of a computer keyboard, mouse, monitor, and online communication tools.
• Work is performed indoors in an environmentally controlled office setting.
• Requires close vision, with or without corrective lenses, for computer work, order review, material identification, and accurate data entry.
• Requires the ability to distinguish colors for material selection, order accuracy, and quality-related review.
• Must be able to remain professional, composed, and focused when working through questions, deadlines, or challenging situations.
• Must be able to manage time effectively and meet department deadlines, timing commitments, and productivity expectations.
• Must be able to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.