ZEISS Group

Operations Specialist

ZEISS Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: White PlainsNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $59,000 - $74,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Manage day-to-day communication with internal and external customers via email, phone, web portals, shared mailboxes, and EDI systems
  • Process customer and dealer purchase orders through SAP Order Management, including: Sales Orders, Deliveries, Goods Issue, Billing Goods Receipts, Invoice Receipts, and Invoice Clearing
  • Handle orders from multiple platforms (e.g., web-based portals, EDI systems, and third-party platforms)
  • Generate invoices and support accounts receivable processes and documentation
  • Investigate and resolve customer inquiries by identifying root causes and ensuring timely resolution
  • Manage inventory allocation based on delivery timelines, customer priority, and supply constraints
  • Coordinate product movement across the distribution network to meet delivery commitments
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure efficient order processing
  • Support Sales team with operational and logistics needs
  • Process returns, exchanges, and cancellations, including coordination of transportation and documentation
  • Research return orders and prepare commercial invoices in alignment with trade compliance requirements
  • Liaise with Warehouse, Headquarters, and Field Service teams to ensure timely turnaround of return orders
  • Run and analyze daily operational reports (inventory, delivery schedules, order status)
  • Monitor new sales orders and follow up with relevant teams to ensure timely processing
  • Maintain and organize shared mailboxes and internal documentation
  • Update and maintain SAP data, including analyzing and correcting system errors
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide backup support and assist team members as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in order management, customer operations, or related functions
  • Experience with EDI implementation required
  • Hands-on experience with ERP/CRM systems (SAP and Salesforce preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms, U.S. retailers/national accounts, and 3PL environments is a plus
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Vacation and sick pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
order managementcustomer operationsSAP Order ManagementEDI implementationERP systemsCRM systemsMicrosoft Excele-commerce platformsinventory managementtrade compliance
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsorganizational skillsteam collaborationcustomer servicetime managementattention to detailadaptabilitycross-functional partnership