Contract Manufacturing & Operations Specialist

Job Overview As a Contract Manufacturing & Operations Specialist, you’ll coordinate suppliers, production, inventory, and logistics to keep materials and orders moving reliably. You’ll connect contract manufacturers and internal teams, use operational data to spot issues, and support practical improvements across the supply chain. This role suits someone who enjoys balancing detailed analysis with hands-on warehouse and supplier coordination. Responsibilities Coordinate purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supplier and vendor management, contracts, pricing, negotiation, and category management. Support demand and production planning, materials management, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, stocking, order fulfillment, and warehouse distribution. Manage freight, shipping and receiving, shipping logistics, transportation planning and management, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners; apply trade compliance and international trade regulations. Use warehouse management systems, inventory management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, transportation management systems, and tools such as AS400 to track operations. Apply data collection, data analysis, supply chain analytics, root cause analysis, and process improvement to support service, cost, and operational decisions. Your impact: Accurate planning and issue resolution help customers receive orders while enabling teams and suppliers to coordinate materials and shipments. Skills Experience practicing in a supply chain operations role, with supplier management experience and background in warehouse operations, warehouse management, logistics management, transportation management, or supply chain management. Knowledge of warehouse experience, materials handling, manual handling, forklift operation, and profit and loss (P&L) considerations. Strong customer service, cross-functional communication, analysis skills, and data analysis skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Excel data analysis, SQL, and Tableau; familiarity with warehouse management systems, MRP, ERP systems, and AS400 is useful. Familiarity with NVOCC (non-vessel-operating common carrier) operations is preferred. Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to work in the U.S., including H-1B, STEM OPT, or employment-based visa sponsorship? PLEASE NOTE: Candidates requiring current or future employment sponsorship are not eligible for this position. Do you have at least 3 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations, contract manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering-related activities? Ability to Commute: Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Required) Work Location: In person

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