<p>Our client, a privately owned manufacturing company is looking for a proactive and detail-focused Order Entry Specialist/Customer Service Representative to support customers and internal sales activity in Northbrook, Illinois. This role plays a key part in keeping orders accurate, communications timely, and service expectations high in a fast-moving distribution environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing customer interaction, order administration, and cross-functional coordination while maintaining strong follow-through. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Details:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Schedule: </strong>100% on-site from 8:30am-5:00pm</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>$45,000-$60,000</p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong>Health, vision, dental, 401k + match, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, FSA, PTO</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process customer orders with a high degree of accuracy and ensure all information is entered correctly into the company’s order management platform.</p><p>• Respond to customer and sales team inquiries regarding product details, pricing, availability, and open order progress for assigned accounts.</p><p>• Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to confirm service status, clarify priorities, and obtain current updates on active orders.</p><p>• Visit operational areas when necessary to verify order progress firsthand and gather timely information for customer communication.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate notes on order activity, status updates, and follow-up actions within internal systems.</p><p>• Communicate delays, changes, or urgent issues promptly so customers remain informed and expectations are managed appropriately.</p><p>• Track requests through resolution, ensuring questions are answered fully and no customer need is left unresolved.</p><p>• Help sustain an organized communication process that supports efficient handling of daily order volume and service-related requests.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster</em></strong></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support export documentation and operational coordination for international shipments from Elgin, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in global shipping paperwork, carrier communication, and compliance-focused record accuracy. The role will work closely with logistics and procurement partners to help ensure materials and shipments move efficiently across international markets, with a strong emphasis on Latin America and South America.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and organize export documents to support timely and compliant international shipments.<br>• Coordinate directly with ocean freight carriers and other logistics partners to arrange transportation and resolve shipping issues.<br>• Monitor shipment activity for destinations in Latin America, South America, and other international markets, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Support procurement operations by managing purchase order activity and assisting with day-to-day buying processes.<br>• Verify regulatory and customs-related paperwork with a high degree of precision to reduce delays and compliance risks.<br>• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain alignment on shipment schedules, documentation status, and operational priorities.<br>• Use procurement and logistics software comparable to Atlas to track transactions, shipment details, and supporting records.<br>• Contribute to contract and supplier-related administrative activities that support ongoing procurement functions.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchase & Sales Specialist to support daily purchasing and sales coordination activities for a wholesale distribution operation. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with orders, vendor communication, and accurate data management in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep transactions organized, maintain timely processing of purchase and sales information, and contribute to smooth coordination across internal teams. Success in this position requires strong administrative skills, sound judgment, and comfort working within structured systems such as SAP.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the entry, review, and tracking of purchase and sales orders to ensure records remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to support timely order processing and issue resolution.</p><p>• Maintain purchasing documentation, verify transaction details, and follow established procedures for order accuracy.</p><p>• Support day-to-day purchasing activities by preparing order information, updating statuses, and monitoring follow-through.</p><p>• Use SAP and related systems to enter data, retrieve order details, and maintain organized transaction records.</p><p>• Assist with merchant services and other administrative tasks connected to purchasing and sales operations.</p><p>• Review submitted information for completeness and correct discrepancies to reduce delays in processing.</p><p>• Provide clerical and operational support to the purchasing department and help maintain efficient workflow across functions.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $20 to $22. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster </p>