Distribution Operations Travel Assistant

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Posted 5 days ago

Full Time

Headquarters, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Distribution Operations Travel Assistant coordinates all corporate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and car rentals for distribution team members. They also manage per diem payouts, reconcile travel expenses, and provide administrative support to the Distribution Administrative Services Manager.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in the travel booking industry. You possess excellent verbal communication and customer service skills, with a strong understanding of airline, car, and hotel booking processes.

Must Have Skills for ATS

travel booking

Sabre

CLC lodging

Job Description

The Distribution Operations Travel Assistant is responsible for coordinating all aspect of Corporate travel for Distribution Operations and Distribution Center team members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support all travel needs for Distribution Operations and Distribution Center team members.

Research most cost and time efficient airline, car and hotel travel arrangements that will support the business needs of the traveler.

Work as liaison between Distribution Operations and Corporate Travel team in the booking and finalization of all travel arrangements.

Coordinate all travel changes as needed.

Research and communicate cost efficient, secure and safe hotel locations for Distribution travelers.

Responsible for securing the payout of perdiem for all distribution travelers and the reconciling of any perdiem due back from travelers.

Assist Distribution travelers research travel options as needed, working through DC Office Supervisors as main liaison.

Coordinate all large group travel efforts to support distribution center operational and training needs.

Work with Corporate Finance to review and properly reclass monthly travel expenses.

Provide support for Distribution Operations team members with reconciliation of monthly credit card statements.

Provide training and support to all DC Office Supervisors on proper request processes and travel guidelines for communicating to their respective teams.

Maintain detailed travel logs for all traveling team members, filing of all travel itineraries, and logging of all perdiem paid out on master logs.

Provide administrative support to Distribution Administrative Services Manager as well as any other support needed for the Distribution Operations team.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

High school graduate.

Minimum 1-year experience in travel booking industry.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Overall knowledge of airline, car and hotel industry booking and pricing processes.

DESIRED

Prior experience with Sabre or similar travel booking software.

Prior experience with CLC lodging site.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

  • Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

  • Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

  • Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

  • Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.


Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.

O'Reilly Auto Parts

O’Reilly Auto Parts started as a single store and has grown into a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry with more than 6,100 locations and counting. With more than 94,000 team members, O’Reilly has expanded into 48 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. O’Reilly, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has a deep commitment to serving our customers, community, and our team members. Our culture values make O’Reilly the best place to work and grow! Whether you're interested in running a local store, managing a distribution center, or climbing the corporate ladder, O’Reilly has a career path in which you can truly thrive. Find out what it means to Live Green at our Fortune 500 Company and come work at the O! Mission: O'Reilly Automotive intends to be the dominant supplier of auto parts in our market areas by offering our retail customers, professional installers, and jobbers the best combination of price and quality provided with the highest possible service level.
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