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Supply Chain Assistant

$25 - $30 hourly
Job Category: Engineering
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: In Office
Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
Job ID: 162144
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Supply Chain Assistant to support purchasing operations, logistics coordination, and supply chain administration. This role will be responsible for managing purchase order activity, maintaining ERP data, supporting logistics initiatives, and providing administrative support to the Purchasing team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while supporting both day-to-day operations and special projects.

Key Details

  • Compensation: $25 an hour

  • Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/

  • Location: Vernon Hills, IL

  • Work Model: Onsite

  • Employment Type: Contract


What's the job?

  • Support the Purchasing team by managing the purchasing inbox and routing purchase order requests to Buyers

  • Confirm purchase orders and maintain purchasing records 

  • Run and maintain purchasing and supply chain reports, including past due purchase orders, unconfirmed purchase orders, and open order reports

  • Update purchase orders with testing notes, artwork revisions, and other required documentation

  • Track inbound shipments and containers while coordinating logistics activities with overseas suppliers

  • Create and maintain voyage information to support inbound logistics

  • Assist Buyers and Logistics Specialists with administrative tasks, reporting, and data entry

  • Maintain accurate purchasing and logistics documentation to support day-to-day operations

  • Support supply chain automation initiatives and assist with special logistics projects

  • Identify opportunities to improve purchasing and administrative processes after becoming proficient in the role


What's needed?

  • High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

  • Previous experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or administrative support preferred

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook

  • Experience working with ERP systems; D365 experience is a plus

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Comfortable performing detailed, process-driven administrative work

  • Quick learner with an interest in continuous process improvement


What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to gain experience across purchasing, logistics, and supply chain operations

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Exposure to ERP systems, international logistics, and purchasing processes

  • Opportunity to contribute to supply chain automation and process improvement initiatives

  • Fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibilities and long-term growth potential


Thank you,
Nick Roche

LNESC

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.