INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Proposal Support Specialist (Hybrid)

When an educator or school places an order with Lakeshore a lot of precise behind-the-scenes work makes sure the right products show up at the right time. As a Proposal Support Specialist youll own the setup and accuracy of sourced products in our ERP system keeping orders on track data clean and internal teams aligned. Its detailed meaningful work that directly supports the teachers and families we serve every day. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Set up sourced products end-to-end in our ERP system ensuring every item detail selection and quantity is accurate before an order moves forward. 
• Review and cross-reference project documentation and community scope to verify order accuracy prior to data entry. 
• Partner with Purchasing Sales and Planning Operations to confirm product setup is complete and materials are available when orders need to ship. 
• Communicate clearly with internal teams including Accounting and the sales field to surface and resolve pricing discrepancies before they affect an order. 
• Identify and reconcile moderately complex order or data discrepancies in a timely way keeping workflows moving and records reliable. 
• Maintain organized audit-ready electronic order files in line with company policies and compliance requirements. 

Qualifications :

What you bring 

Required 

• 2 years of experience in order processing data entry operations coordination or a closely related role. 
• High school diploma or GED. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Outlook and a track record of picking up new systems quickly. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams that may have different priorities. 
• This is a hybrid role based at our Carson CA headquarters; youll need to be on-site on a regular scheduled basis. 

Preferred 

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or a related field. 
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system or in a high-volume fulfillment or order management environment. 

What sets you apart 

• You catch what others miss errors in a spreadsheet a quantity that doesnt match the scope document a detail that could cause a delay downstream. 
• When a discrepancy surfaces you move toward it rather than around it and you follow it through to resolution without being asked twice. 
• You stay organized even when the work is fast-moving and priorities shift because you know that clean records today prevent bigger problems tomorrow. 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $25.72$34.61 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time