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Supply Chain Operations Specialist

LHH
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

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:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 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

• 401(k) plus match

• 3 weeks of PTO

• Sick pay where applicable by state law


Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k) plus match

• 3 weeks of PTO

• Sick pay where applicable by state law


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000

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