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Maintain a smooth flow for Return Material Authorizations and Credits throughout the organization. Communicate with customers, quality and engineering departments, in order to advise status and ...

Maintain a smooth flow for Return Material Authorizations and Credits throughout the organization. Communicate with customers, quality and engineering departments, in order to advise status and ...

Maintain a smooth flow for Return Material Authorizations and Credits throughout the organization. Communicate with customers, quality and engineering departments, in order to advise status and ...

Warehouse Associate

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Ensures that all returns follow the written return policy and is accompanied by a return material authorization form and notes inventory items that are damaged or expired * Ensures high daily ...

Warehouse Associate

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Ensures that all returns follow the written return policy and is accompanied by a return material authorization form and notes inventory items that are damaged or expired * Ensures high daily ...

Parts and Logistics Coordinator

Oxford, MA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

Handle RMA (Return Material Authorization) processes, including returns and repairs * Work with vendors and internal supply chain teams to resolve shortages or delays * Coordinate order entry ...

Product Engineer II

Arvada, CO · On-site

$132K - $158K/yr

This role covers all production phases, including manufacturing, assembly, testing, Return Material Authorization (RMA), and field support for all Barber-Nichols products. Increasingly challenging ...

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How much do return material authorization jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for return material authorization in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Return Material Authorization (RMA) job involve?

A Return Material Authorization (RMA) job involves processing product returns, evaluating returned items for defects or warranty coverage, and coordinating repairs, replacements, or refunds. RMA specialists work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure an efficient return process. They also maintain documentation, track return statuses, and follow company policies to minimize losses and enhance customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Return Material Authorization position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Return Material Authorization (RMA) role, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with inventory management or logistics are essential, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle), Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of supply chain processes are highly beneficial. Excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a customer-focused attitude set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for efficiently processing returns, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining accurate records within a fast-paced environment.

What are the most common challenges faced in a Return Material Authorization (RMA) position, and how can they be managed effectively?

Individuals in RMA positions often encounter challenges such as managing multiple return requests simultaneously, ensuring accurate documentation, and resolving discrepancies between returned items and original orders. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication with customers and internal departments, and thoroughly understanding company return policies can help manage these challenges effectively. The role also requires balancing customer satisfaction with company inventory controls, which means being detail-oriented and proactive in addressing issues. Building experience in this position can lead to opportunities for advancement within supply chain, logistics, or customer service departments.

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Purchasing Coordinator

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting daily purchasing and material management operations for project-based and contract-driven work. This position is responsible for processing purchase orders, validating vendor documentation, coordinating order revisions, and ensuring accurate communication across Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and Accounting teams. The role helps maintain operational efficiency by supporting inventory accuracy, shipment coordination, ERP data integrity, and Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities.

This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying discrepancies or process gaps that could impact financial, inventory, or operational performance. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong ownership, professionalism, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with internal processes and documentation standards.

Base Salary: $50,000-$60,000.

Please note that this job posting includes base salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region where the requisition is posted.  If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, internal equity, and education of the applicant.


  • Process purchase orders for pre-negotiated contracts and project-based work, ensuring compliance with approved requirements, internal controls, and program expectations.
  • Review and validate vendor order acknowledgements to confirm alignment with purchase order terms, pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.
  • Support the Data Management Coordinator in the creation, maintenance, and validation of new items added to the ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and Accounting to facilitate seamless operational coordination and timely resolution of issues.
  • Coordinate approved purchase order revisions with accounting, ensuring accurate documentation, proper approvals, and timely system updates.
  • Communicate proactively and effectively with internal stakeholders regarding order status, material movement, shipment tracking, and RMA activities.
  • Manage the Return Material Authorization (RMA) process internally and externally, ensuring timely execution, accurate documentation, and appropriate material disposition.
  • Prepare and coordinate RMAs for warehouse processing and outbound shipments, minimizing operational disruptions and supporting efficient material flow.

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to compliance, documentation accuracy, and adherence to established processes across purchasing and warehouse operations.
  • Proactively identifies discrepancies, variances, or process gaps and escalates issues appropriately to mitigate financial, inventory, and operational risks.
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through in all assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintains a high level of professionalism and reliability while managing time-sensitive, high-volume operational activities. 

Requirements 

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred 
  • Strong communication and organizational skills. 
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Windows based software, especially Excel. 
  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage. 
  • May be required to work additional hours and/or weekends, as business needs, to meet assigned workload.

Vision Technologies, a national and global systems integrator, provides IT services and solutions for commercial and federal clients. Our seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. We offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audiovisual, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.
Vision Technologies offers its employees the following benefits and leave programs.
Company Holidays
Elective Days
PTO
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Short/Longterm Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Leadership Development Training
Vision Technologies is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran.