Coordinator, Receiving

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2, 000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers, ” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

To provide general administrative support for the operation of the store.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Pensacola, FL - Onsite

Monday-Friday 7: 30 AM – 4 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all paperwork associated with operating the SSSC including receipt and procurement control, purchase order data input, and report preparations.
• Prepare reports for review by the Manager and Assistant Manager and process purchase orders when approved by the manager or Assistant Manager.
• Utilizes the Internet, phone and fax to follow-up on overdue orders.
• Reconciles and processes receipts received from store personnel, primarily the warehouse worker.
• Submits discrepancy reports on mis-shipped or incorrectly shipped material and follow-up action as needed.
• Assists in providing quality customer service either by telephone or in person.
• Performs certain duties contained within the Customer Care Coordinator job description. The amount of work is determined by the size of the store and volume of businesses and receipt.
• Provides general administrative support for the operation of the store.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency, plus two years administrative experience.

• Two years of complex administrative or secretarial experience. Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, good interpersonal skills and demonstrated customer service.

• Administrative professional with experience as an office manager, office assistant, administrative assistance or bookkeeping experience, with an emphasis on detail. Must be familiar with Internet, Email, and various Microsoft applications. Outgoing and pleasant demeanor. Must be able to work in a fast paced retail environment with daily deadlines. Retail or military background is a plus.

• Requires excellent written and communication skills.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)