Vendor Relations Specialist

Job Description

Vendor Relations Specialist

Computer & Electronic Device Retailer

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

60-90 Day Contract

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm

Hilliard, Ohio (onsite)

What the position offers:

Corporate office experience and exposure to cross-functional teams

Vendor interaction

Convenient location and free parking

What you’ll be doing:

Collect outstanding debts, reconcile vendor accounts, and communicate results to the Accounting Department

Research all discrepancies to find a resolution to satisfy the company and the vendor

Understand the differences in working with each vendor and their requirements for credit to be issued for each claim

Establish a database of contacts with all vendors and maintain a database of all vendor communications

Maintain orderly files

Review all vendor accounts on the weekly debit report to maintain debits under 60 days old

Understand and be able to match credits to the outstanding debits

Verification of all applied credits

Communicate with the vendors on claims and discrepancies

Maintain a strong relationship with the Merchandise Managers on dispositions of Returns, Price Protections, and Promotions

Work closely with the allocation department to maintain good vendor contacts and understand vendor relationships

Report to the Operations Manager the status of the debits, and what it will take to credit them

Interact well with other Distribution Center and Accounting associates

Who we’re looking for:

High School diploma with 2 years of accounting/collections experience

Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and terminology

Professional telephone skills are a must

Accurate typing and exceptional data entry skills are required

Ability to meet objectives and deadlines

Independent and flexible, yet a team player

Organized, with a high level of attention to detail

Energetic, with a desire to accomplish objectives

Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills

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