Supply Chain Operations Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

3 weeks PTO

Sick pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Specialist to oversee supplier relationships, inventory planning, and material purchasing for a manufacturing operation. This role ensures materials are available to meet production demands and customer delivery timelines, coordinating with multiple teams to maintain efficiency.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly, and manage multiple priorities while looking for opportunities to improve

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Team-oriented with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Interest in mechanical systems, equipment, and components.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to support timely deliveries, consistent quality, and competitive pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels and align material availability with customer forecasts and production schedules.
• Communicate demand forecasts to suppliers and coordinate inventory stocking agreements.
• Review daily purchasing reports and dashboards to order materials needed for production while maintaining appropriate safety stock levels.
• Coordinate the return merchandise authorization (RMA) process for defective materials.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other internal teams to communicate project requirements, material delays, and supply updates.
• Support cross-functional projects and help maintain efficient purchasing and inventory processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Interest in mechanical systems

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH is seeking an organized and proactive Supply Chain Operations Specialist to oversee supplier relationships, inventory planning, and material purchasing for a manufacturing operation. This role plays a key part in ensuring materials are available to meet production demands and customer delivery timelines.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively across teams, and enjoys coordinating multiple priorities while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency. The anticipated salary for this role is between $70,000 and $100,000 a year, plus bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to support timely deliveries, consistent quality, and competitive pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels and align material availability with customer forecasts and production schedules.
• Communicate demand forecasts to suppliers and coordinate inventory stocking agreements.
• Review daily purchasing reports and dashboards to order materials needed for production while maintaining appropriate safety stock levels.
• Coordinate the return merchandise authorization (RMA) process for defective materials.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other internal teams to communicate project requirements, material delays, and supply updates.
• Support cross-functional projects and help maintain efficient purchasing and inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Interest in mechanical systems, equipment, and components.
• Experience using an ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Sick pay where applicable by state law

Medical, Dental and Vision

• 3 weeks of PTO
• Sick pay where applicable by state law

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers