Administrative Assistant

Are you an organized multitasker who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes Were looking for someone who brings accuracy initiative and a positive attitude to every task. At J.H. Larson we value team players who take pride in supporting operations maintaining organization and ensuring customers get the best experience possible. If youre someone who thrives on collaboration enjoys solving problems and takes satisfaction in making sure every detail is in place wed love to have you on board.

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical Plumbing HVAC and Datacom products with 8 locations in Minnesota Wisconsin and South Dakota and 3 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees customers and vendors and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business. Were proudly celebrating our 94th anniversary this year!

We have a great opportunity to join our team at our Plymouth MN branch. The Administrative Assistant role ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the office by providing higher-level administrative support. The Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels for stock products supporting efficient warehouse operations and ensuring customer satisfaction through operational excellence. This role involves collaboration with internal teams maintaining relationships with suppliers and performing administrative tasks to support the inventory and purchasing departments.

Whats In It For You

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Health Saving Account with employer match
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and 9 paid holidays as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage claims return goods queue and vendor return processes. Maintain inventory levels through return process management
• Handle administrative tasks including answering phones document indexing filing return communication processing cc payments and managing demand delivery charges
• Communicate with the inventory team regarding return status issues and resolutions
• Support inventory control initiatives by managing proper documentation and quality control processes
• Assist in resolutions efforts with appropriate departments by monitoring and reporting invoice discrepancies
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure seamless coordination for return authorizations and inventory management
• Collaborate with JHL teams and management to achieve inventory and customer satisfaction goals
• Support other departments with clerical and operational tasks as needed. Order track and maintain office supplies to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes improving efficiency and accuracy

Education

• Highschool diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training

• 1 year working in a team environment
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and collaborate within a multi-functional team
• Strong verbal communication skills for interacting with team members
• Strong analytical negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work safely and accurately
• Strong math skills (addition subtraction multiplication) and reading skills
• Detail orientated organized consistent and tenacious.
• Strong time management skills
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Warehouse shipping and delivery experience preferred
• Eclipse knowledge helpful

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience qualifications location and internal equity considerations.

Why wait Check out our website and apply today at: under our Careers tab and while youre there contact us at to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of a team who wants you to be successful!

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer