Back Order Specialist

Job Description

The Back Order Specialist will support the planner/schedulers by expediting non-stock and stock backorders, ensuring adequate inventory levels to meet distributor requirements. This role involves identifying supplier deficiencies and recommending improvements, achieving supplier performance metrics, and managing a proportional share of the premium freight budget. Additionally, the specialist will collaborate with planners to ensure proactive coverage of expected requirements, including demand, kits, and firm future orders.

Responsibilities

• Support planner/schedulers in expediting non-stock and stock backorders.

• Ensure adequate inventory levels to meet distributor requirements.

• Identify supplier deficiencies and recommend actions for improvement.

• Achieve supplier performance metrics.

• Make fact-based decisions on supplier overtime.

• Manage a proportional share of the premium freight budget.

• Collaborate with planners to ensure proactive coverage of expected requirements, including demand, kits, and firm future orders.

• Procure and expedite the delivery of parts to support expected demand and replenishment requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Previous experience with SAP/ERP systems.

• Good attendance and job tenure.

• Experience in purchasing, logistics, and procurement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with supply chain and asset inventory management.

• Data entry skills.

• Administrative support experience.

Work Environment

The position is onsite from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of remote work at times. However, expect to be in the office 5 days a week. Employees will receive standard 6 federal holidays and 5 days of PTO, which must be accrued.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.