<p>PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.</p> <p>International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based values driven fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy on our purpose of building meaningful relationships while making the world a safer place. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to be the trusted leader in fire protection, delivering the highest quality life safety solutions with commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.</p> <p>What We Offer:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vision </li><li>Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent) </li><li>401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing </li><li>PTO & Company Paid Holidays </li><li>EAP </li></ul> <p>Purchase & Collections Leader</p> <p>The Purchase & Collections Leader is responsible for managing the flow of material in and out of the warehouse, writing and tracking purchase orders, reviewing listings and coordinating with vendors for fabrication and purchase quotes. Will track back orders and shortages and communicate with project leaders, superintendents and other required parties. The Purchase & Collections Leader is also responsible for tracking inventory and purchases in Microsoft Dynamics AX.</p> <p>JOB QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain communication with project leaders and superintendents to provide updates on short-lead and overnight purchase requirements. </li><li>Develop relationships with quality vendors to secure improved pricing. </li><li>Communicate backorders or other delays that effect job schedules immediately to the appropriate department and project leaders. </li><li>Set clear expectations with departments with regards to realistic delivery schedules. Do not overpromise. </li><li>Minimize overhead costs by using all excess shop stock before ordering new tools and materials. </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred </li><li>Previous experience in an office/administrative setting required. </li><li>Moderate to advanced computer skills, including use of a computer operated phone system </li><li>Familiar with Microsoft Office products </li><li>Notary Public a plus but not required. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for collections for each account; applies standard due diligence practice to collect monies owed and maintains collections notes in accounting system. </li><li>Coordinate with the shop foreman to determine purchase requirements versus stock on hand for project materials requirements. </li><li>Ensure proper billing by comparing purchase orders to invoices. </li><li>Communicate frequently with vendors to confirm delivery dates. </li><li>Accurately prepares and invoices service and inspection customers per the requirements of the job and the customer to ensure the customers preferred billing procedures are followed. May possibly include credit and rebills, if necessary. </li><li>Coordinate with the shop foreman and drivers to manage the flow of material to ensure timely and accurate material delivery. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Office environment with moderate noise levels </li><li>Mostly sedentary role with the need to move about the office to copy, scan and fax </li><li>May require light lifting of storage boxes and packages to be mailed </li><li>Ability to be on the phone and computer consistently throughout the day </li></ul> <p>This position is not eligible for sponsorship.</p> <p>All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.</p> <p>International Fire Protection is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. ??In keeping with this commitment, International Fire Protection will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability.</p> <p>Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Talent Leader at 256-562-1311.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.</p>