Research and Matching Specialist

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The Research and Matching Specialist is responsible for resolving supplier inquiries, entering supplier invoices and performing research on invoices that do not match.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $X.XX to $X.XX per hour.
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as a Research and Matching Specialist:

• Answer main phone line for supplier inquiries.
• Accept supplier inquiries via mail, email, fax or phone.
• Communicate the research results to the supplier within 20 days of receipt of the inquiry.
• Record and manage the work inside the imaging and workflow system.
• Name the source of the error so those interested can make improvements.
• Accurately key all relevant data from the supplier's invoice.
• Enter all invoices the same day received to earn all available cash discounts.
• Research invoices that do not successfully match to product receiving reports including past due invoices.
• Correct EDI data when possible so EDI invoice can progress forward with system processing.
• Monitor incoming paper invoices when the supplier has been converted to EDI.
• Communicate needed changes to reduce extra work.
• Track and report the invoice match rate to interested supervisors.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as a Research and Matching Specialist:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Have 1 year of data entry experience.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assess and prioritize work to meet company, department and supplier deadlines.
• Ability to type 40 WPM using PC and 10 key speed of 100 KPM with 95% accuracy.
• Proficient with general computer and software skills.
• General bookkeeping and/or accounts payable experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Oracle is preferred.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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