Assistant Inside Sales​/Purchasing & Management

ZOLLERN North America L.P. is a company in the metal processing industry, headquartered in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. It is a subsidiary of ZOLLERN GmbH   Co. KG, which remains partly owned by the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and is part of the Fürst von Hohenzollern corporate group. ZOLLERN aims to become a key player in drive technology and metal products in the American market.

With this strategic decision, ZOLLERN North America is just beginning to establish its position by making substantial investments in team expansion and its Ponchatoula location. Currently, ZNA is a small company under the umbrella of a large international German "hidden champion," with ambitious growth plans and tremendous potential.

We are looking for a reliable and versatile Assistant Inside Sales / Purchasing & Management who can support a broad range of commercial, administrative, and operational tasks. This role acts as an important link between sales, purchasing, and management, working closely with internal teams as well as the parent company abroad. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to adapt to changing priorities.

• Handle day‑to‑day customer communication, including inquiries, quotations, and order follow‑ups.
• Prepare quotes and support the sales team with general sales‑related tasks.
• Maintain customer records and assist with order processing.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth order flows and timely deliveries.

• Process purchase requests and orders placed mainly with the parent company but also with external suppliers.
• Serve as a point of contact for procurement communication between the local office and the parent company.
• Monitor product availability, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Support general purchasing tasks as required.

• Provide general administrative and organizational support to the VP.
• Assist with documentation, follow‑ups, coordination tasks, and daily operational needs.
• Handle data entry, file management, and internal communication tasks.
• Support various projects and ad‑hoc tasks assigned by the VP or management team.

• Experience in inside sales, customer service, purchasing, or a comparable administrative role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a service‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Team‑oriented, cooperative attitude.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Comfortable working with international teams.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance and Guardian Dental, Vision, Life, STD, SCCD:
  Company pay for employee and spouses.
• Human Interest Retirement Plan: 6 % ER Contribution.

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