What is an order entry administrator and how to become one

Key steps to become an order entry administrator

1. Explore order entry administrator education requirements

   Most common order entry administrator degrees

   Bachelor's

   40.2 %

   Associate

   23.9 %

   High School Diploma

   17.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific order entry administrator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Order Entry	34.83%
   Data Entry	20.15%
   Purchase Orders	14.72%
   Customer Service	9.40%
   ERP	6.76%

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3. Complete relevant order entry administrator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New order entry administrators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an order entry administrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real order entry administrator resumes.

4. Research order entry administrator duties and responsibilities

   • Maintain customer records within ERP system.
   • Validate all pricing via AS400 generate quotes.
   • Review RMA request for reason for return and obtain an approval.
   • Maintain customer and vendor information in company ERP systems and track transactions.

5. Apply for order entry administrator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an order entry administrator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams