Job Title: Administrative Coordinator
Job Description
The Administrative Coordinator provides efficient, comprehensive support to both external and internal customers, directly contributing to the growth of the aftermarket parts business. This role works closely with Shipping and Receiving, Purchasing, Sales, Service, and other internal teams to ensure customer inquiries, quotes, orders, and returns are handled accurately, promptly, and professionally. The position requires strong customer focus, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across several software systems in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Respond to and triage inbound customer phone calls, ensuring each inquiry is directed and handled appropriately.
Manage incoming quote requests from customers in full and in a timely manner, providing clear and accurate information.
Process incoming customer purchase orders end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to internal procedures.
Proactively address reasonable customer inquiries in full to reduce repeat handling of the same requests.
Build rapport and long-term relationships with customers by asking thoughtful questions about current and future business plans to support parts sales growth.
Offer service-related products such as audits, training, and preventative maintenance agreements to enhance customer value and drive additional revenue.
Enter new data and update existing records across multiple software systems, including ERP platforms (e.g., Syteline), Salesforce, and Entytle, to maintain consistent and aligned information.
Learn and apply basic technical information across product lines to troubleshoot fundamental customer questions and provide accurate guidance.
Engage service technicians and other technical resources when addressing complex customer inquiries that require specialized expertise.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for external customer questions, referring calls or emails to appropriate cross-functional areas when necessary.
Support internal cross-functional departments, including Shipping and Receiving, Purchasing, Sales, and Service, to ensure customers receive coordinated and effective service.
Process Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) completely and in a timely manner, coordinating closely with the Receiving department and the customer to ensure returns are handled correctly.
Provide administrative support for sales activities, including sales support tasks, ticket resolution, and escalation of sales-related issues when appropriate.
Deliver internal and external customer support that reflects a strong customer-focused mindset and a commitment to high-quality service.
Utilize Outlook and other communication tools to manage correspondence, schedule follow-ups, and maintain organized records of customer interactions.
Essential Skills
Demonstrated administrative support experience, including managing quotes, purchase orders, and customer documentation.
Strong customer service skills with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships.
Proficiency in data entry with high attention to detail and accuracy across multiple systems.
Experience providing sales support, including handling sales-related inquiries, ticket resolution, and sales escalation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
Ability to serve internal and external customers effectively, providing timely and complete responses to inquiries.
Computer proficiency, including MS Word and Excel, and experience working with Salesforce and ERP systems.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address customer issues and process challenges.
Detail-oriented approach to managing information, documentation, and customer records.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience interpreting technical drawings, part drawings, and subassembly documentation is a plus.
Knowledge of machines and machine components is beneficial.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Technical aptitude and interest in learning product-related technical information are preferred.
Bilingual Spanish-English skills are a plus.
A degree is preferred, particularly in a field that supports administrative, technical, or business functions.
Work Environment
This is an in-office role, working five days per week on site in a collaborative environment. The position involves close interaction with administrative support, sales, IT, and other cross-functional teams, requiring frequent communication and coordination across departments. The work setting is fast-paced and focused on supporting aftermarket parts and service activities, with regular use of technologies such as ERP systems (e.g., Syteline), Salesforce, Entytle, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. The environment emphasizes teamwork, customer focus, and continuous support of equipment lifecycle management and service solutions for the food processing industry.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Riverside, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Riverside,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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