About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

We are seeking an Office Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising and managing all administrative and financial reporting functions of our Midwest STIHL branch.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
  • A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
  • A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises administrative support team through managing performance, assigning tasks and prioritizing duties.
• Responsible for general operation of office to include overseeing general facility maintenance and procurement of goods and services as needed. Negotiate maintenance contracts with vendors and enter contracts into ARIBA. Responsible for fixed asset inventory and initiating capital spending projects.
• Acts as primary liaison between branch and STIHL Inc. Maintains relationships with Finance, HR, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, etc.
• Coordinate the financial administration of the branch that may include balancing G/L accounts, accounts payable, Wells Fargo, month-end closing, billing adjustments, returns, credits, purchase requisitions, reviewing monthly expenses, etc.
• Responsible for gathering and managing customer master data, to include new dealer set up and dealer cancellations.
• Participates in set up of part numbers and pricing. Participates in monthly forecasting models and order inventory. May review product margins in COPA for discrepancies.
• Participates in Branch annual planning by updating the financial budget and financial forecasts. Also participates in additional general branch development projects as needed.
• Onboarding and off boarding for new employees.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office and other web-based programs
• Good understanding of profit margins, maintenance contracts, and basic accounting
• SAP & ARIBA experience is preferred
• 3-5 years of related work experience is required