Entry-Level Supply Chain Assistant: Kickstart Your Career

HR Manager; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Our company designs and manufactures high-end outdoor furniture, seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to manage inventory, procurement, and CRM data in Crystal Lake, IL. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or anyone starting a career in supply chain.

You will help move orders from quote to delivery and support cross‑functional collaboration across departments. Key duties include monitoring stock levels, performing audits, processing POs, and ensuring timely procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to maintain appropriate stock quantities.
• Perform routine inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Process purchase orders and liaise with vendors to ensure timely procurement, while helping resolve supply or delivery issues as they arise.
• Support order and quote processing by accurately entering, routing, and tracking customer requests through sales and internal teams to ensure timely execution.
• Oversee the status of quotes and orders throughout the lifecycle, following up proactively to resolve delays, discrepancies, or processing issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication with engineering, accounting, quality, and sales to ensure project requirements and customer specifications are clearly documented and met.
• Maintain CRM accuracy by updating customer records, monitoring data integrity, and ensuring consistent information flow across teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our company designs and manufactures high-end outdoor furniture, seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to manage inventory, procurement, and CRM data in Crystal Lake, IL. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates or anyone starting a career in supply chain.

You will help move orders from quote to delivery and support cross‑functional collaboration across departments. Key duties include monitoring stock levels, performing audits, processing POs, and ensuring timely procurement.