Sales Assistant and Analyst

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs


Working Procedure:

The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

•Customer Service support-

oReceive Pos from customers and ensure orders are administered as required.

oManage the “contract review” process for all received PO to ensure information is accurate and POs are acceptable.

oInterface with operation to ensure build schedules are received by plant.

oResolve issues with schedules directly with customers and plants

•Provide Direct Sales support as needed-

oSupport with the creation of customer documentation as required. This would include “piece price breakdowns”.

oCreate sales presentations with direction from Managers and Directors.

oAssist with creating annual forecast through pulling information in from various sources.

oWork with enterprise software IQMS inputting general sales information.

•With direction from Sales Department managers and Directors, create tools to improve efficiency within department.

oCreate Microsoft Excel spreadsheets as required.

oCreate documents in Microsoft Word.

oCreate simple Database tool using Access.

oDevelop presentations in Power Point.

oMap processes using flow chart software such as Visio.

•Manage TS16949 requirements for the department-

oDocument department procedures and create procedures.

oAssist in the maintenance of quotation metrics and in the reporting of such metrics to the appropriate representatives.

•Assist department members with simple tasks, mail distribution and other clerical tasks as needed.

•Adhere to all applicable Procedures and Standard Practice Instructions.

•Ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct.

•Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card

•Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

•Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets

•Maintain a clean and orderly working environment

•Inform your supervisor about problems that occur

•May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.

Special Skills and/or Experience:

1. Two year Associate’s Degree, preferably in business.
2. Proficiency in using Microsoft Software and demonstrate capability to learn new software applications.
3. Demonstrated skill in effective communication and the