We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team on a contract basis in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring smooth communication between vendors and internal departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to efficient purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and issue purchase orders based on approved requisitions to ensure timely procurement.<br>• Monitor deliveries, address discrepancies, and follow up with vendors to resolve issues as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and inventory data.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and provide updates on order statuses.<br>• Review invoices and verify received goods against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.<br>• Conduct vendor research and assist in evaluating suppliers to support procurement decisions.<br>• Prepare regular purchasing reports and maintain organized documentation.<br>• Ensure compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.<br>• Support inventory control by coordinating with relevant departments.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Logistics to lead and optimize our transportation and distribution strategies. This role is critical in ensuring seamless coordination across domestic and international logistics operations - driving efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence. Based in Plymouth, Michigan.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Strategic Logistics Leadership</p><p>-Partner with senior leadership to align logistics operations with sourcing, inventory, and commercial strategies.</p><p>-Lead the design and execution of a national logistics strategy covering imports, domestic freight, private fleet operations, and branch distribution.</p><p>-Ensure logistics initiatives directly support enterprise-level objectives related to growth, cost management, and service performance.</p><p>-Champion the insourcing of freight management and increased operational control.</p><p>-Establish a national transportation governance framework, including KPIs, financial visibility, and accountability standards.</p><p>-Provide executive leadership with data-driven insights to support operational and capital investment decisions.</p><p>Transportation & Fleet Management</p><p>-Direct all transportation modes including ocean imports, drayage, LTL, truckload, parcel, and private fleet operations.</p><p>-Optimize fleet utilization, routing efficiency, mode selection, last-mile delivery performance, and driver productivity.</p><p>-Leverage telematics, routing, and safety technologies to enhance performance and compliance.</p><p>-Lead the selection and implementation of a TMS to improve visibility, cost control, and execution.</p><p>-Oversee carrier strategy, contract negotiations, routing guides, and performance management.</p><p>-Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, and safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture.</p><p>Domestic & International Freight Operations</p><p>-Collaborate with purchasing, sales, and product teams to develop a best-in-class inbound freight strategy.</p><p>-Manage international container flow, port operations, drayage, and cross-dock execution.</p><p>-Oversee domestic freight movements between ports, distribution hubs, and branch locations.</p><p>-Drive continuous improvement in lead times, freight cost structures, and vendor compliance.</p><p>Network & Distribution Optimization</p><p>-Partner with distribution center and branch leadership to balance service levels, cost, and inventory placement.</p><p>-Evaluate and redesign network flows to support market expansion, acquisitions, and evolving delivery expectations.</p><p>-Improve last-mile delivery and customer experience through tighter integration of transportation and warehouse operations.</p><p>Systems & Process Optimization</p><p>-Oversee integration/optimization of ERP, TMS, and telematics platforms to enable end-to-end visibility.</p><p>-Develop dashboards and analytics to track freight spend, productivity, and logistics KPIs.</p><p>-Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scalability and efficiency.</p><p>Leadership & Talent Development</p><p>-Build and lead a national logistics organization spanning transportation, fleet operations, and logistics planning.</p><p>-Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.</p><p>-Support workforce planning, talent development, and organizational alignment during periods of growth and change.</p>
We are looking for an IT Specialist to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a Contract to permanent opportunity within a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in IT support and a desire to grow their expertise in systems administration, cybersecurity, and data operations. This role offers the chance to collaborate with internal teams and external providers while contributing to meaningful projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide technical support for hardware, software, and connectivity issues, ensuring smooth operations for both onsite and remote users.<br>• Assist users with technical challenges related to online portals, fostering a seamless user experience.<br>• Document system updates and effectively communicate changes to staff.<br>• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including account setup, permissions, and hardware configuration.<br>• Support Microsoft 365 and Azure AD administration tasks in collaboration with external IT vendors.<br>• Maintain data integrity and ensure adherence to established protocols for system and file structures.<br>• Implement system enhancements and update internal documentation to reflect changes.<br>• Participate in cybersecurity efforts, including audits and vendor recommendations, to ensure a secure IT environment.<br>• Coordinate with external IT service providers on upgrades, maintenance, and technology needs assessments.<br>• Assist in technology procurement and inventory management to support organizational operations.
Seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Saline MI area. This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am - 5pm. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers. They will work diligently to fulfill the commitment of providing the right tool at the right price and the right time, efficiently and accurately performing all tasks related to exceeding our customer’s requirements.<br><br>Job Functions:<br>* Works closely with internal and external customers to ensure optimal service is provided.<br>* Develop effective business relationships with the supply base.<br>* Processes customer and vendor orders according to designated process.<br>* Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status requests.<br>* Works closely with the credit department to resolve disputed A/R and A/P issues.<br>* Manages vendor purchase order follow up and issue resolution.<br>* May handle inventory management and inventory level analysis. <br>* Review inventory for nonmoving and overstock items and take appropriate action.<br>* Resolves vendor shipping issues in conjunction with warehouse.<br><br>Competencies:<br>* Customer/Client/Vendor Focus. <br>* Problem Solving & Analysis.<br>* Time Management and Self-Motivation <br>* Communication Proficiency.<br>* Teamwork Orientation.<br>* Effective conflict resolution.<br>* Proficient Excel capabilities.<br>* Organization/Prioritization of tasks.<br>* Attention to detail <br><br>Preferred Education Experience:<br>Supply Chain Management a plus but not necessary, on the job training provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Manufacturing experience a plus, but not required
<p>Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller Consultant for a contract to hire engagement. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in financial management, reporting, and auditing within the manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and improving processes to support organizational goals. This fully onsite role is located in Troy, Michigan and will report directly to the Controller. </p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include: </p><p><br></p><p>• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Implement and oversee accounting procedures, including general ledger maintenance, payroll, inventory, and subsidiary ledgers.</p><p>• Conduct cost analyses and rate studies to evaluate financial performance and optimize expenses.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit processes and ensure timely submission of financial documentation.</p><p>• Supervise vendor onboarding, purchasing activities, and procurement to maintain operational efficiency.</p><p>• Establish and refine system controls for financial and administrative processes, ensuring continuous improvements.</p><p>• Participate in employee onboarding, payroll processing, and benefits enrollment coordination.</p><p>• Negotiate contracts and review proposals to achieve cost-effective procurement within budgetary constraints.</p><p>• Approve invoices and oversee payment processing to maintain accurate financial records.</p><p>• Address and resolve discrepancies in goods or services by collaborating with vendors and quality control teams.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure accurate financial processes for a client in the metro Detroit area.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Daily transactional responsibilities, including vendor invoices, raising sales invoices, matching bank receipts, updating operational schedules for invoicing status of projects and bank reconciliations</li><li>AR management, monitoring the debtors ledger and chasing payments, resolving customer invoicing queries, dealing with customer exemption certificates, customer onboarding including credit checks</li><li>Support Quickbooks inventory control including BOMs, pricing and inventory movements</li><li>Management of the accounting email inbox, dealing with customer, supplier and colleague queries in a timely manner</li><li>Quickbooks management, including supplier set-ups and template management</li><li>Reconciliation of credit card and staff expenses, ensuring relevant approvals are received and expenditure is accurately allocated to GL codes and cost centres</li><li>AP management, including initiating payment runs, sending remittances to suppliers, resolving supplier invoicing queries</li><li>Inventory accounting management, liaising with purchasing and operations to resolve inventory issues, inventory item set-up, review of inventory carrying amount and freight costs</li><li>Liaising with operations to own inventory quantity and valuation accuracy, improving operational processes to maintain accuracy</li><li>Ownership of sales tax and income tax processes, liaising with our external advisors</li><li>Assisting the UK-based team with the month end process, including accruals and prepayments, depreciation journals, intercompany reconciliations, goods-in-transit, revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliation</li><li>Supporting the Management Accountant with variance commentary, utilizing your detailed awareness of transactions during the month</li><li>Identifying savings and cost efficiencies across the business</li><li>Assisting with the year-end processes, including auditor, tax and accounts queries</li><li>Ownership of company compliance across business registration, taxation and regulatory filings</li></ul>
<p>Plant Controller (Greenfield Manufacturing Plant) — Our Client</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is launching a <strong>greenfield plant</strong> and is hiring a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to help build the finance foundation from the ground up. This is a <strong>high-visibility leadership role</strong> with exposure to senior and executive leadership. The Plant Controller partners closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team, spends time on the plant floor, and helps <strong>develop best practices</strong>, controls, reporting, and dashboarding supported by <strong>strong technology and modern tools</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead plant financial operations, reporting, controls, and accountability to results.</li><li>Drive annual budget, monthly forecast, and ongoing variance analysis (labor, materials, overhead, productivity).</li><li>Prepare and present daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting and plant KPI dashboards.</li><li>Support month-end close, inventory accounting, cycle counts/physical inventory, and perpetual inventory monitoring.</li><li>Provide financial impact analysis for engineering changes, capital/spend requests, and operational initiatives.</li><li>Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and materials teams to support continuous improvement (Kaizen/lean).</li><li>Support A/P, A/R, payroll, and purchasing workflows; strengthen processes as the plant scales.</li><li>Coach, develop, and manage plant accounting/finance staff in a collaborative team environment.</li><li>Perform other duties as needed in a dynamic, fast-paced plant setting.</li></ul><p><strong>Travel</strong></p><p> Minimal travel may be required for training or controllership conferences.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131 or apply directly today. </p>
<p><strong>Sr. Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst for a long-term engagement. You will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, forecasting trends, and driving insights to support decision-making within a global manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in financial modeling and data analytics while collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple divisions. This is a hybrid position based in Farmington Hills, MI.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Analyze and forecast current-year purchase price variance globally, utilizing established tools and reporting systems.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with manufacturing sites, commodity purchasing teams, and division management to ensure alignment on financial metrics and reporting.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate performance and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct detailed variance analyses to identify trends and opportunities for cost optimization.</p><p>• Utilize Power BI and Excel to manage and present data effectively, ensuring accurate and actionable insights.</p><p>• Perform inventory valuation and provide insights into purchase order processes to enhance financial reporting.</p><p>• Support data mining efforts to uncover patterns and improve forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and presentations to management on key financial indicators and metrics.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and streamline reporting practices.</p>
<p>Job Overview</p><p>This role is responsible for independently managing and responding to customer support communications, including emails, text messages, and support tickets. The position plays a key role in coordinating support visits, scheduling appointments, and sending reminders to clients and technicians.</p><p>In addition, this role provides remote assistance to both clients and technicians, supports troubleshooting efforts, and coordinates the replacement of defective products with manufacturers and vendors. The position also supports remote system programming and ongoing system maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>The successful candidate will consistently and independently perform the following duties:</p><ul><li>Monitor and respond to customer support emails</li><li>Review support tickets and initiate the support process</li><li>Coordinate and schedule support visits</li><li>Send appointment reminders via text and email</li><li>Schedule and manage client support appointments</li><li>Update and maintain internal support and scheduling systems</li><li>Coordinate appointments with clients, contractors, and property or house managers</li><li>Provide remote troubleshooting assistance to clients</li><li>Support technicians with remote troubleshooting needs</li><li>Coordinate defective product exchanges with manufacturers and vendors</li><li>Perform remote system programming and maintenance</li></ul><p>Qualifications & Experience</p><ul><li>C<strong>ustomer Support Experience:</strong></li><li> Prior experience handling customer support requests and service-related communications</li><li><strong>Scheduling & Coordination Skills:</strong> Strong ability to manage schedules and coordinate appointments with multiple stakeholders</li><li><strong>Communication Skills:</strong> Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction, reminders, and troubleshooting support</li><li><strong>Organizational Skills:</strong> Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accurate records</li><li><strong>Product Exchange Coordination:</strong> Experience coordinating product replacements or exchanges with vendors and manufacturers</li><li><strong>Technical Troubleshooting Knowledge:</strong> Comfort assisting with remote troubleshooting, system maintenance, and basic programming</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p><p>This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>
Seeking a Purchasing Coordinator / Administrative Coordinator in the Ann Arbor MI area. Must have excellent communication skills, be tech savvy and experience in order processing. Only candidates who qualify will be considered. Role is onsite Monday thru Thursday and ONLY Friday remote. Must be able to work a Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Friday shift. Start times will be between 5am and 6am. Pay up to $21/hr. <br><br>Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:<br><br>• Handling large volume of requests for items to be ordered<br>• Communicating with the customer to ensure that their expectations are met.<br>• Effectively communicating to coordinate order placement:<br>• Problem solving along with follow up and follow through<br><br>Prospective applicants must possess the following to be considered:<br>• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs<br>• Effective organization<br>• A strong sense of prioritization<br>• Multitasking abilities<br>• Positive and enthusiastic attitude<br>• Willingness to ask questions and learn<br>• Ability to take direction and follow established processes<br>• Experience in a fast-paced environment<br>• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriately<br>• Demonstrated customer service skills
