• Administrative Specialist - Hybrid

    North Country Business Products (Bemidji, MN)


    Administrative Specialist

     

    North Country is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Administrative Specialist to support our company-wide procurement operations, RMA/returns processing, inventory management, shipping/receiving, and general administrative functions. This role requires strong customer service, accuracy, problem-solving, and professional communication with internal teams and external suppliers.

     

    This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule upon successful completion of the training period.

     

    What You’ll Be Doing

     

    + Provide excellent internal and external customer service

    + Create and submit purchase orders

    + Communicate updates, delays, and discrepancies

    + Confirm pricing, shipping details, part accuracy, and delivery timelines with vendors.

    + Process all returns

    + Track return statuses, credits, replacements, and required follow-up with vendors.

    + Build and maintain professional working relationships with approved vendors.

    + Perform shipping and receiving functions in office as applicable.

    + Accurately complete monthly inventory evaluations

     

    What We’re Looking For

     

    + 2+ years of experience in administrative support, procurement, inventory control, or vendor relations (preferred but not required).

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).

    + Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external clients in both written and verbal form.

    + Strong problem-solving skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

    + Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

    + Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

     

    Why North Country?

     

    We are a 100% Employee-Owned Technology Company - When you join our company, you’re more than an employee. You’re an associate and contribute to NCBP’s ownership culture, which means that you share in the value of our profits and our success.

     

    Industry Leader Since 1948 - 75+ years serving grocery, convenience, and hospitality industries

     

    True Ownership - After 6 months, become an associate-owner through our ESOP and share in company success

     

    Career Growth - From technical roles to leadership positions with unlimited advancement potential

     

    Ready to Own Your Career?

     

    Apply today and discover what it means to be more than an employee. Become an owner.

     

    North Country Business Products - Where Technology Meets Ownership

     

    NCBP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or associate because of age, sex, gender, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, race, color, religion, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.