<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing distribution organization to identify a Buyer who will play a critical role in managing inventory, replenishment, and demand planning across a multi-location distribution network. This position is responsible for ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels, maximizing service levels, and supporting efficient supply chain operations. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and overall supply chain efficiency across a large regional network.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in purchasing, multi-site inventory management, and demand forecasting within a distribution environment. Working closely with vendors, branch locations, and internal purchasing teams, this individual will oversee inventory replenishment, coordinate inter-branch transfers, monitor vendor performance, enforce inventory controls, and develop strategies to improve inventory turns and reduce carrying costs.</p><p> </p><p>Success in this position requires exceptional analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, experience with distribution ERP systems, and a deep understanding of inventory planning concepts such as safety stock, reorder points, lead-time variability, and inventory turnover.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct purchasing and replenishment activities by reviewing demand patterns, lead times, and branch-specific sales trends to maintain reliable product availability.</p><p>• Develop inventory forecasts and place purchase orders that align with seasonal demand, regional requirements, and targeted stock levels across multiple facilities.</p><p>• Coordinate product movement between branches to rebalance inventory, reduce excess holdings, and improve service levels throughout the network.</p><p>• Implement and monitor consistent cycle count and physical inventory practices across all locations, investigating discrepancies and identifying the root causes of variances.</p><p>• Manage rotation controls for shelf-sensitive materials by tracking batch information, monitoring expiration timelines, and enforcing first-in, first-out handling procedures.</p><p>• Evaluate supplier performance using delivery reliability, fill rate, and compliance measures, and work with vendors to improve purchasing outcomes.</p><p>• Support freight efficiency by consolidating inbound shipments where appropriate and selecting cost-effective transportation approaches for multi-branch deliveries.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory records, reporting, and purchasing data within the company’s distribution systems and Excel-based analytical tools.</p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Billing Specialist </strong>in the Twin Cities, MN to join our accounting team. This individual will be responsible for preparing and issuing invoices, maintaining billing records, monitoring customer accounts, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of billing transactions.</p><p>The ideal candidate has strong communication and analytical skills, enjoys working with financial data, and can maintain accurate billing records while providing excellent customer service.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.</li><li>Review contracts, purchase orders, and supporting documentation to ensure billing accuracy.</li><li>Maintain customer billing records and account information.</li><li>Monitor billing activity and follow up on invoice discrepancies and outstanding balances.</li><li>Investigate and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.</li><li>Process credit memos, adjustments, refunds, and billing corrections as needed.</li><li>Reconcile billing records and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Generate billing reports and assist with revenue tracking activities.</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, sales, operations, and customer service teams to resolve billing issues.</li><li>Ensure invoices comply with customer contracts and company billing policies.</li><li>Assist with month-end closing activities and financial reporting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing requested billing documentation.</li><li>Recommend process improvements to increase billing efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a dependable and organized Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations and help ensure the office runs efficiently. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in a professional environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and general inquiries</li><li>Greet visitors and assist with front office responsibilities</li><li>Perform data entry, filing, scanning, and document management</li><li>Maintain office records and organize electronic and paper filing systems</li><li>Schedule appointments, meetings, and conference rooms</li><li>Assist with preparing reports, correspondence, and other documents</li><li>Monitor office supply inventory and place orders as needed</li><li>Distribute mail and coordinate outgoing shipments</li><li>Support multiple departments with administrative and clerical tasks</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Pricing Coordinator to join a long-term contract opportunity based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This hybrid position partners with sales, pricing, rebates, and operations teams to support customer agreements, special pricing activities, and rebate administration with accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, comfortable asking questions, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate rebate, fee, and pricing-related activities across internal teams to support accurate contract execution and consistent operational workflows.</p><p>• Track and update market share documentation and related records within contract management tools, ensuring data remains current and reliable.</p><p>• Partner with sales stakeholders to review rebate outcomes and provide clear communication on final performance results.</p><p>• Prepare customer-facing rebate summaries and submit payment requests on a recurring schedule in alignment with established procedures and accounting requirements.</p><p>• Use contract and pricing systems to process transactions accurately while following standard operating guidelines and internal controls.</p><p>• Respond to sales and customer requests for rebate details, payment information, and other ad hoc reporting needs in a timely manner.</p><p>• Analyze routine to moderately complex issues by reviewing relevant data, identifying discrepancies, and supporting practical resolutions.</p><p>• Contribute to broader team priorities by assisting colleagues with administrative and operational tasks as business needs arise.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a fast-paced team in Blaine, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on maintaining accurate invoice records, supporting daily payment operations, and helping ensure smooth communication with vendors and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of accounts payable work while following established procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process incoming invoices with accuracy and enter payment details into the accounts payable system in a timely manner.</p><p>• Create and maintain vendor profiles, ensuring records are complete and up to date.</p><p>• Oversee the shared accounts payable mailbox and route or respond to requests appropriately.</p><p>• Upload invoice documentation and assist vendors with routine payment and account-related questions.</p><p>• Contribute to daily accounts payable operations in a high-volume environment while meeting productivity and accuracy expectations.</p><p>• Follow established department workflows and provide administrative support for recurring accounts payable tasks.</p><p>• Assist with invoice coding and related documentation to support efficient payment processing.</p><p>• Help prepare and support check run activities as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Buyer to support planning and procurement operations in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position focuses on balancing material availability, inventory performance, and supplier coordination to keep operations running smoothly. The role uses forecasting data, planning systems, and cross-functional collaboration to improve service levels, address supply risk, and support efficient business growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and refine demand plans by analyzing historical usage, business trends, customer signals, and available forecasting insights.</p><p>• Partner with sales, service, product, manufacturing, and other internal teams to align supply plans with changing demand requirements.</p><p>• Maintain material readiness for production and customer commitments by reviewing shortages, escalating constraints, and driving timely resolution plans.</p><p>• Execute purchasing activities for assigned materials and suppliers, including order placement, replenishment actions, and schedule coordination.</p><p>• Track supplier performance across delivery, lead time, capacity, and risk indicators, and support improvement efforts through structured follow-up.</p><p>• Manage inventory settings such as safety stock, reorder points, and planning parameters to balance service expectations with working capital goals.</p><p>• Review excess, aging, and slow-moving inventory and recommend actions that reduce waste and improve inventory health.</p><p>• Create and maintain dashboards, key performance measures, and automated reporting that strengthen planning visibility and decision-making.</p><p>• Keep material, supplier, and procurement records accurate in SAP and related systems while supporting engineering changes and lifecycle updates.</p><p>• Contribute to risk mitigation and continuity planning by identifying vulnerable supply areas, supporting alternate sourcing strategies, and helping prepare recovery actions for critical materials.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will help drive accurate financial reporting, support critical close activities, and provide analytical insight that strengthens accounting operations across the business. This position is well suited for an organized individual who can manage complex accounting work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous process improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure financial results are recorded completely, accurately, and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for general ledger accounts and other assigned financial areas.<br>• Analyze complex financial information, identify unusual variances or unfavorable trends, and recommend practical actions to reduce financial risk or improve results.<br>• Handle intercompany balancing activities, account settlements, and other accounting tasks needed to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Assist in producing internal financial reports, external statements, regulatory filings, and tax-related documentation as required.<br>• Contribute to special assignments such as financial studies, ad hoc reporting, process improvement efforts, and testing related to system enhancements or upgrades.<br>• Serve as a resource to business partners by clarifying accounting treatment, resolving work order or reporting questions, and providing updates on ongoing deliverables.<br>• Develop presentations, schedules, statistical summaries, and other materials for management or external audiences.<br>• Monitor changes in applicable accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements and apply that knowledge to day-to-day work.<br>• Provide guidance or informal training to team members when needed.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a manufacturing organization in Blaine, Minnesota. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, coordinating payroll activities, and helping ensure smooth month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and compliance reporting, along with a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and improving accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records to support reliable reporting and informed business decisions.<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll, track vacation balances, and help manage employee onboarding-related administrative tasks.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and balance sheet accounts while identifying and correcting discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Support monthly and annual close activities by preparing reconciliations, reviewing general ledger activity, and assisting with financial reporting accuracy.<br>• Handle accounts payable functions, including invoice coding, payment processing, issue resolution, and document management.<br>• Partner with purchasing and customer service teams to ensure purchase orders, customer invoices, and related transactions are recorded promptly and correctly.<br>• Monitor accounts receivable by applying cash, following up on outstanding balances, managing collections efforts, and reviewing credit information for new customers.<br>• Prepare and submit required filings such as sales and use tax returns, 1099 reporting, and other compliance-related documentation.<br>• Review employee expense submissions, process approved reimbursements, and maintain organized financial records for audit readiness.<br>• Assist with special projects, audits, and other administrative or accounting tasks as needed.
<p>We are looking for a highly organized Office Manager to support daily operations for a busy office. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays composed under pressure, and can manage front desk, administrative, and office coordination responsibilities effectively. The role requires strong attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the flexibility to support longer hours during peak tax season, including occasional Saturday coverage.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome clients and visitors, manage front desk activity, and ensure an organized and efficient office experience.</p><p>• Coordinate day-to-day administrative operations, including scheduling, document handling, and general office support.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for office materials to keep the workplace stocked and organized.</p><p>• Maintain shared office resources and ensure supplies are available for staff throughout busy periods.</p><p>• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, recordkeeping, and routine administrative financial support.</p><p>• Respond to phone calls, messages, and general inquiries in a timely and courteous manner.</p><p>• Help prioritize changing workloads and support multiple requests without losing accuracy or effectiveness.</p><p>• Provide additional operational support during peak season, which may include extended hours and weekend availability.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Planner Scheduler - Maintenance to support maintenance planning and scheduling operations at our Le Sueur, Minnesota facility. This position plays an important role in organizing maintenance work, coordinating resources, and helping ensure equipment-related tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working across departments, and skilled at turning maintenance requests into well-structured work plans and schedules.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming maintenance requests, confirm that job details are complete and properly approved, and convert approved needs into clearly documented work orders.</p><p>• Build thorough maintenance plans by outlining task sequences, labor needs, estimated hours, safety considerations, required tools, and material requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate with maintenance leadership, production teams, and technical staff to set priorities and align repair and preventive work with plant operating needs.</p><p>• Prepare and manage short-range and longer-term maintenance schedules that make effective use of technician availability, skill sets, and equipment downtime windows.</p><p>• Maintain an organized backlog of pending work, including items ready to schedule, delayed activities, and jobs placed on hold, while keeping status information current.</p><p>• Source and track parts, tools, manuals, drawings, and vendor-related information needed to support planned maintenance activities.</p><p>• Monitor completion of scheduled work, follow up on overdue or incomplete tasks, and update records to preserve accurate maintenance history.</p><p>• Support preventive and predictive maintenance efforts by integrating recurring service requirements into planning activities and helping balance them with corrective work.</p><p>• Develop labor and material cost estimates to support budgeting, job evaluation, and efficient use of maintenance resources.</p>