Operations Coordinator

Dahl Consulting; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Forest City, IA to support day-to-day supply chain activities, including order management, demand planning, inventory, transportation, and reporting. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and comfort using SAP ERP, JDA, and Microsoft Office.

The position focuses on managing intercompany orders, researching shipment and inventory issues, and maintaining reporting processes across plants and distribution centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in supply chain or related field.
• Experience with supply chain practices including planning, warehousing, transportation, inventory/control and import/export.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage international intercompany orders between internal plants and distribution centers, including order entry, inquiries, change requests, and exceptions.
• Investigate order status and resolve shipment discrepancies, backorders, and other order-related issues.
• Manage reporting processes related to demand planning, order management, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Follow established procedures across supply chain functions, including supply planning, warehousing, transportation, inventory and materials control, and import/export activities.
• Utilize tracking systems to monitor progress and report results.
• Analyze information, review variables, draw conclusions, and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Work independently within defined processes and priorities established by management.
• Share relevant knowledge and best practices within the work group.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

JDA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Operations Coordinator Location: Forest City, IA Job Type: Contract (12 Months) Compensation: $20.00-25.00/hr Industry: Medical Device

About the Role

We are seeking an Order Coordinator on behalf of our client, a global organization within the healthcare and medical technology industry. This role will support supply chain operations by managing intercompany orders, researching shipment and inventory issues, maintaining reporting processes, and coordinating activities across internal plants and distribution centers. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain, order management, or customer service and be comfortable working with enterprise systems such as SAP ERP, JDA, and Microsoft Office applications.

Job Description

As an Operations Coordinator, you will support day-to-day supply chain activities involving order management, demand planning, inventory, transportation, and reporting. You will work independently within established processes while collaborating with internal teams to resolve order and shipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage international intercompany orders between internal plants and distribution centers, including order entry, inquiries, change requests, and exceptions.
• Investigate order status and resolve shipment discrepancies, backorders, and other order-related issues.
• Manage reporting processes related to demand planning, order management, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Follow established procedures across supply chain functions, including supply planning, warehousing, transportation, inventory and materials control, and import/export activities.
• Utilize tracking systems to monitor progress and report results.
• Analyze information, review variables, draw conclusions, and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Work independently within defined processes and priorities established by management.
• Share relevant knowledge and best practices within the work group.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent related professional experience in areas such as supply chain or customer service.
• Working knowledge of supply chain practices, including areas such as supply planning, warehousing, transportation, inventory/materials control, and import/export.
• Experience using computer programs and corporate systems relevant to supply chain or order management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret information, evaluate variables, and draw conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and priorities.
• Preferred Experience with SAP ERP.
• Experience with JDA or similar supply chain planning systems.
• Experience managing intercompany or international orders.
• Experience supporting demand planning, order management, inventory management, or supply chain reporting.
• Experience resolving shipment discrepancies, backorders, or other order fulfillment issues.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.