We are looking for an Operations Specialist to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports the full order-to-delivery cycle and plays an important role in keeping inventory, shipping activity, and customer commitments on track. The ideal candidate brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to coordinating orders, transportation, warehouse activity, and related administrative processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer orders from receipt through final delivery and invoicing, ensuring accurate entry, timely release to warehouse partners, and consistent follow-up on open items.<br>• Coordinate shipment activity for both inbound and outbound freight by working with carriers, brokers, suppliers, and warehouse providers to secure efficient and cost-effective transportation.<br>• Oversee daily fulfillment for e-commerce and distributor channels, confirm shipping schedules, and address issues such as backorders, quantity variances, substitutions, and pricing exceptions.<br>• Maintain inventory accuracy across multiple storage locations by reconciling system records, monitoring stock movement, and supporting count activities and inventory adjustments.<br>• Prepare and review operational documents such as bills of lading, packing details, labels, and shipment notifications to support smooth delivery execution.<br>• Partner with suppliers, co-manufacturers, customs-related contacts, and logistics providers to track inbound materials and imported shipments and help prevent delays.<br>• Respond to customer and partner inquiries related to order status, delivery timing, product details, returns, credits, and deductions while helping maintain current account documentation.<br>• Support purchasing and administrative workflows by preparing purchase orders for review, assisting with item setup and discontinuations, and generating routine operational reports.<br>• Provide accounting-related support through entry and verification of receivables, payables, freight charges, and warehouse invoices, ensuring shipment records align with billing documents.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to keep daily operations running smoothly and create a welcoming, well-organized environment for employees and visitors. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing administrative oversight with hands-on support across the office. The right candidate brings strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a service-focused approach to managing facilities, vendor coordination, and team support in a fast-moving setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily office activities to ensure administrative processes, shared spaces, and workplace operations remain efficient and well organized.</p><p>• Monitor and replenish workplace supplies, refreshments, and essential inventory while maintaining orderly storage areas and functional equipment.</p><p>• Coordinate with property management, maintenance providers, cleaning teams, and other vendors to address facility needs and support a safe, well-maintained office environment.</p><p>• Provide administrative assistance to leadership and staff, including maintaining records, organizing documentation, and supporting special projects.</p><p>• Review invoices, help track expenses, and assist with vendor payment workflows and operational reporting.</p><p>• Support employee experience initiatives by organizing team meals, celebrations, and internal events that contribute to a positive workplace culture.</p><p>• Manage incoming and outgoing shipments, deliveries, and freight while keeping inventory and supply movement accurately organized.</p><p>• Assist with travel arrangements, scheduling logistics, itinerary distribution, and additional operational tasks as business needs evolve.</p><p>• Handle business-related errands, laundering of team items when needed, and other hands-on duties that help the office and team operate effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $23 to $25. 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 <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>