Operations Specialist

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. Clean, structure, and validate supplier, product, and quantity data using Excel .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Honduras, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, VenezuelaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data cleaning, validation, and model building, with strong capabilities in VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and pivot tables. Demonstrates effective communication skills for professional outreach and account management, with a focus on operational improvements and data quality assurance.

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Microsoft Excel ExpertiseData Cleaning and ValidationOutbound Communication SkillsAccount OwnershipOperational Improvement

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Hard Skills

VLOOKUPXLOOKUPINDEX MATCHPivot TablesData NormalizationFormula-Based MethodsData Quality AssuranceReplicable Excel ModelsPython for Data ManipulationE-Procurement Exposure

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelSlackDeployment Platforms

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSupply ChainManagement ConsultingSourcing Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Clean, structure, and validate supplier, product, and quantity data using Excel
Apply VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, pivot tables, and conditional formulas
Sanity-check datasets for missing values, inconsistent formatting, and errors
Build formula-driven, replicable models without hard-coded values
Onboard validated customer data onto the client’s deployment platform
Call US-based suppliers who have not responded on the platform
Deliver and iteratively improve a consistent daily outreach script
Track supplier response status and escalate persistently to prevent dormant accounts
Coordinate outreach priorities with the deployment team via Slack
Maintain and update supplier and product records across active sourcing events
Support end-to-end deployment of sourcing events for enterprise customers
Flag process gaps and recommend operational improvements
Take on expanded account ownership as tenure and performance progress
Own a client account end to end within 90 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2+ years of hands-on Microsoft Excel experience in a professional work environment, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, and IF formulas
Experience cleaning, normalizing, and validating datasets using formula-based methods without hard-coded values
Experience sanity-checking data quality and comparing extracted data against source documents
Experience building structured, replicable Excel models
Experience conducting outbound phone calls to US-based suppliers, vendors, or business contacts professionally
C1+ English (CEFR), spoken and written
Located in LATAM and able to work within one hour of US Eastern Time
Nice to have: 1–2 years in management consulting or a boutique advisory firm
Nice to have: procurement or supply chain experience
Nice to have: Python for data manipulation or automation
Nice to have: exposure to e-procurement or sourcing platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary based on experience and skills
Fully remote work from anywhere
Team incentives and recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
Generous PTO in accordance with company policy
HMO coverage after 3 months for PH-based talents who are full-time employees
Direct mentorship from international industry experts
Ongoing access to learning and development resources
Global networking with professionals worldwide