Operations specialist Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

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LOCATION: This is an onsite position at our Astec-Jerome Avenue site in Chattanooga, TN

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Pricing Operations Specialist is responsible for managing the operational aspects of pricing, including maintaining pricing systems, updating price lists, and ensuring accurate data flow across ERP and CRM platforms. This role plays a critical part in supporting pricing strategies by ensuring data integrity, automating processes, and improving efficiency. The specialist collaborates with Pricing Managers, Sales, and IT teams to implement pricing updates, troubleshoot system issues, and enhance pricing workflows for the OEM aftermarket parts business.

Deliverables & Responsibilities:

· Maintain and update pricing systems and databases to ensure accurate and timely pricing information.

· Upload and validate price lists in ERP and CRM platforms, ensuring consistency across all channels.

· Monitor data integrity and resolve discrepancies between systems.

· Implement automation tools and process improvements to streamline pricing updates and reduce manual errors.

· Collaborate with Pricing Managers to execute pricing changes and promotional updates.

· Support system enhancements and participate in testing for pricing-related functionality.

· Generate reports and dashboards to track pricing accuracy and operational efficiency.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, or related field.

· 2–4 years of experience in pricing operations, data management, or ERP/CRM administration (OEM or aftermarket experience preferred).

· Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and CRM platforms.

· Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large datasets accurately.

· Familiarity with automation tools and process improvement methodologies.

Key Competencies:

· Data Integrity & Accuracy

· ERP/CRM System Expertise

· Process Efficiency & Automation

· Collaboration & Communication

· Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

· Does this role have supervisory or managerial responsibilities? No

· Does this role have budgetary or program management responsibilities? No

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

· Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

· Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

· Respect for all individuals

· Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

· Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: Some travel required.

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.