Supply Chain Specialist

Title: Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k matching

Pay : $80,000-100,000

Job Summary:

• The Supply Chain Coordinator supports warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, and production planning activities. This role acts as a central link between warehouse, production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure efficient flow of materials and products across the supply chain.

Job Duties:

• Warehouse Operations
• Manage daily warehouse activities including inventory control, storage optimization, and cycle counting.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with demand forecasting to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure proper product rotation.
• Support the implementation of warehouse safety procedures.
• Shipping & Receiving
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers and logistics partners.
• Verify accuracy of incoming materials and outgoing finished goods.
• Prepare and review shipping documents, bills of lading, and delivery schedules.
• Track shipments and communicate delays or issues to stakeholders.
• Assist customer service with delivery inquiries and order status updates.
• Production Planning & Coordination
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain schedules based on orders and inventory needs.
• Monitor capacity and raw material availability, coordinating with procurement for timely deliveries.
• Support updates to the master production schedule and communicate changes across departments.
• Act as liaison between production, warehouse, and logistics to resolve supply chain issues.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative team player; bilingual skills a plus.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.