We are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Fremont, California. This is a fully onsite role requiring a dedicated, detail-oriented individual to manage purchasing activities, vendor relationships, and procurement documentation. The position is a short-term assignment lasting four weeks, with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process purchase orders and requisitions with accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Communicate with vendors to negotiate pricing, confirm availability, and establish delivery schedules.<br>• Maintain and update detailed vendor records and procurement-related documentation.<br>• Monitor order progress and address any delays or discrepancies to ensure timely delivery.<br>• Assist in tracking inventory levels and managing supply needs.<br>• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and compliance standards.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand and fulfill their purchasing requirements.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks for tracking expenses, managing purchases, and generating reports when necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES <br>Financial Reconciliation & Reporting<br>• Validate that all inventory related transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, scrap, returns) are accurately recorded in Parity (inventory system) by the Operations team daily.<br>• Post Inventory transactions in Great Plains (accounting system)<br>• Reconcile inventory between GP and Parity<br>• Reconcile outside warehouse inventory to GP. <br>• Process inventory transactions for sales from outside warehouses to move finished goods from PB to PFFI within GP to support sales order fulfillment.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to inventory quantities, units of measure, and transaction timing.<br>• Validate monthly transactions in financial reporting systems. <br>Transaction Validation & Compliance<br>• Review transactions entered by operations, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.<br>• Identify incorrect or missing transactions and follow up with responsible teams to correct them.<br>• Monitor open POs, unmatched receipts, and unposted transactions to ensure timely resolution.<br>• Validate BOM accuracy, production reporting, and WIP movements as needed.<br>Process Monitoring & Issue Resolution<br>• Track recurring errors or process gaps and escalate systemic issues to management.<br>• Collaborate with cross functional teams to correct root causes of inventory inaccuracies.<br>• Support cycle count and physical inventory processes by validating results and ensuring proper adjustments are recorded.<br>• Maintain documentation of reconciliation procedures and transaction workflows.<br>• Maintain standardized reports and dashboards for monitoring inventory accuracy<br><br>Most important keys: <br>• Bachelors is a must <br>• Needs to be a thinker, who is willing to be trained<br>• Heavy reconciliations of data between different systems and resolving discrepancies with operating and accounting teams (standard month end, journal entries, etc)<br>• 1+ years experience would be ideal, open to college grad at lower comp<br>• Communicating issues to leadership and operations (corporate and onsite) and begin able to identify them- will need to be meticulous and detail oriented- great communicator to leadership at the plant onsite with them<br>• Training included<br>• Willing to evolve into an accounting role<br>• Software- Great Plains (Accounting System), and Parity (Inventory System)
<p><strong>Customer Service Specialist</strong></p><p>Serve as a primary contact for clients, assisting with orders, inquiries, and issue resolution to ensure an excellent customer experience.</p><p>Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Handle inbound and outbound customer calls.</li><li>Resolve customer complaints and track cases.</li><li>Document customer interactions in CRM software.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to achieve service goals.</li></ul>
We are looking for a dedicated Operations Specialist to join our team in Oakland, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless daily operations of a school campus, collaborating closely with the Principal and support staff to deliver outstanding administrative and operational services. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic educational environment while overseeing essential functions that support both students and families.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate daily campus operations, addressing logistical challenges and providing escalation support as needed.<br>• Supervise and manage onsite staff, including custodial teams, cafeteria personnel, administrative staff, and attendance clerks.<br>• Handle purchasing, budgeting, and supply ordering to ensure the campus is well-equipped.<br>• Maintain and oversee student information systems while ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Support front-office functions, including communication with families and responding to inquiries.<br>• Manage food service operations, including cafeteria coordination and inventory management.<br>• Partner with custodial, maintenance, and security teams to ensure the campus remains safe and operational.<br>• Lead student enrollment efforts, including recruitment activities and fall preparation tasks.<br>• Collaborate with teams on summer school operations and deep-cleaning schedules to prepare for the upcoming academic year.