Purchase Order Receiving Associate

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities municipalities cooperatives and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution transmission substations lighting traffic signaling utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

The PO Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately processing purchase order receiving documentation and entering receipts into the companys ERP. This role ensures all receiving paperwork is reviewed for accuracy matched to purchase orders and packing slips and processed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively with Receiving Operations and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate receiving records. Success in this role requires strong data entry skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process purchase orders in the companys ERP.
• Verify shipping documentation against open purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified in shipping paperwork including missing incomplete or inaccurate documentation.
• Coordinate with Purchasing Operations and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain accurate receiving documentation and electronic records.
• Ensure all receipts are entered into the system within established service-level expectations.
• Participate in periodic audits by verifying receiving documentation and system records.
• Follow company policies quality standards and safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 13 years of experience in purchasing receiving inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Experience entering and processing purchase orders in an ERP or inventory management system.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics NetSuite or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of procurement inventory control and receiving processes.
• Experience in manufacturing distribution or supply chain environments.

Skills

• Purchase Order Processing
• ERP/Inventory Management Systems
• Data Entry Accuracy
• Inventory Control
• Documentation Management
• Reconciliation and Auditing
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Cross-Functional Communication

Success in This Role

Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail efficiently process purchase order receipts with minimal errors proactively resolve discrepancies and contribute to maintaining accurate inventory and financial records.

Benefits/Culture

Today we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided