Job Summary

Creative, small-but-growing company in the northwest suburbs has an outstanding growth opportunity on its supply chain team. Responsibilities may vary based on candidate strengths but can include order management, purchasing, inventory and materials planning, and supplier relations.

Our company provides leading products that young people use to pursue their passions in the performing arts. It's a fun, fast-paced environment in which our people get to make a difference in the lives of young musicians and artists.

Primary Responsibilities (may vary based on candidate strengths):

• Order Management - Direct customer orders into appropriate channel for fulfillment, take actions as needed (drop-ship purchase orders, production orders, etc), actively follow up to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Purchasing - Issue purchase orders to suppliers, resolve differences and issues, follow up to ensure delivery when expected..
• Inventory and Materials Planning - Plan for purchases of products stocked in inventory and components used in manufacturing, and issue relevant purchase orders to domestic and international suppliers.
• Supplier Relations - Manage relationships, review supplier performance and initiate action for improvements, maintain price lists and availability, source and evaluate new suppliers.

Ideal Candidate:

• Writes and speaks well, using proper spelling and grammar. Comfortable on the phone.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment (varies seasonally).
• Learns technology quickly and not intimidated by new or complex systems.
• Plays nice in the sandbox with others.
• High attention to detail; accurate, organized.

This is not a work-from-home, temporary, freelance, or outsourcing role. Do not apply if you do not envision yourself commuting to our office every day. Do not respond if you represent an agency or outsourcing service provider.

To apply, please include a resume and include the word "kerfuffle" in your response so we know you read this all the way through. : )

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wheeling, IL 60090: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location