We are looking for a highly skilled Buyer to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee tactical purchasing and planning activities, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with organizational goals. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate across departments to optimize inventory management and supplier relationships in the semi-conductor and electric component manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Issue purchase orders based on inventory levels, sales forecasts, and production schedules to meet delivery requirements.<br>• Monitor and address discrepancies in purchase orders, including unacknowledged or past-due orders, to prevent production delays.<br>• Participate in meetings to provide inventory updates, resolve issues, and support decision-making processes.<br>• Analyze component usage against forecasts to prevent overstock or stockouts, implementing corrective measures as needed.<br>• Assist the Accounting department in resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues promptly.<br>• Collaborate with the Quality department and suppliers to address non-conforming materials and facilitate rework or scrap activities.<br>• Lead inventory management projects and cost-saving initiatives to enhance profitability and improve inventory turnover.<br>• Support supplier setup processes and conduct annual evaluations, including quality metrics, delivery performance, and spend analysis.<br>• Represent the purchasing function during product development by sourcing new suppliers, managing RFQs, and rationalizing component selection.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Materials Manager to meet organizational needs.
<p>Ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough annual reviews of customer escrow accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Reconcile property tax and insurance disbursements made from escrow accounts throughout the year.</p><p>• Compare collected funds with disbursements to identify any shortages or surpluses in escrow accounts.</p><p>• Calculate adjustments needed for monthly escrow payments based on analysis results.</p><p>• Prepare and distribute official escrow analysis statements, including projections for the upcoming year.</p><p>• Ensure all escrow procedures align with federal and state regulations, as well as company policies.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in escrow accounts, reporting findings to management.</p><p>• Provide accurate documentation and maintain meticulous records for auditing purposes.</p><p>• Collaborate with relevant teams to address compliance-related issues and improve processes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead strategic financial initiatives and optimize performance for our organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This high-visibility role requires a skilled individual to manage financial planning processes, analyze historical data, and provide actionable insights to the executive team, board of directors, and private equity stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with tactical execution to drive value creation and resource optimization.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you. God Bless.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and oversee comprehensive financial planning processes, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and short-term estimates, to enhance decision-making and efficiency.</p><p>• Create and refine financial models to support strategic plans, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning efforts.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver impactful financial presentations for executive leadership, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze financial performance against forecasts and plans, conducting variance analyses and partnering with business leaders to achieve organizational goals.</p><p>• Design and implement dynamic dashboards, management reporting tools, and key performance indicators to monitor financial and operational performance effectively.</p><p>• Generate detailed sales reports on a daily and weekly basis, providing actionable insights to drive business growth.</p><p>• Collaborate with business leaders to assess emerging trends, identify risks and opportunities, and propose innovative solutions.</p><p>• Optimize FP& A processes by enhancing coordination, streamlining workflows, and improving forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with data engineers to implement advanced systems for automated reporting and enhanced data visualization.</p><p>• Lead and mentor an FP& A team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving business results and increasing company valuation.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant for a Brookfield area organization. In this role, you will manage financial tasks related to projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts and company policies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the construction industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process billing statements to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable operations, including verifying invoices and coordinating payments.</p><p>• Oversee financial aspects of service, vendor, and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with project teams to monitor budgets and track expenses.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure proper allocation to projects.</p><p>• Generate detailed financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain organized records of all project-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to address and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist in audits and ensure adherence to internal financial controls.</p><p>• Support the implementation of system updates or improvements related to project accounting.</p>
<p><strong>Inventory Specialist role in Madison, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is working with a well-respected manufacturing company to find an Inventory Specialist to join their team in Madison, WI. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate inventory levels and smooth production operations within a dynamic manufacturing setting. This position requires exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach to support manufacturing workflows and logistical processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory records and verify components against production orders.</p><p>• Organize and manage material movements to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.</p><p>• Conduct regular inventory audits and annual physical inventory counts.</p><p>• Ensure data integrity in inventory management systems by updating records promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address inventory discrepancies and improve workflow efficiency.</p><p>• Provide backup support for shipping operations, including order fulfillment and preparing shipments.</p><p>• Implement and uphold inventory control procedures to minimize errors and losses.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify potential shortages or excesses.</p><p>• Utilize inventory software to track, analyze, and report data effectively.</p><p>• Assist in optimizing storage solutions to maximize space and accessibility.</p>
