Order Operations Analyst
Job in
Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, 60803, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
Listing for:
Kennicott Brothers Co
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics -
Business
Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Floral industry knowledge is not required and can be learned. What matters is the ability to organize complex information, manage vendors and orders with discipline, and bring a sharper, more digital approach to how orders are managed.
Duties & Responsibilities Vendor Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with farm and supply vendors supporting the Grab & Go program.
Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming vendor communication, pricing updates, and availability.
Follow up directly with vendors on delays, shortages, or fulfillment issues.
Request credits from vendors and track them through to resolution.
Offer Pipeline Management Collect and organize incoming vendor offerings into a single, consistent format.
Feed a steady weekly and seasonal pipeline of curated offers for the Manager and VP to select from for retail guides.
Maintain both the working data and presentation-ready views of the offering pipeline, keeping records current so decisions can be made quickly as availability changes.
Place all purchase orders based on finalized selections and track every order through to delivery.
Systems & Process Improvement Develop a thorough working understanding of the current order management system, end to end.
Bring an eye toward improving processes — questioning how things are currently done and proposing better, more digital ways of working.
Required Skills & Abilities Strong process improvement mindset, comfortable questioning how things are done and proposing better systems.
Working knowledge of order management systems, or the ability to learn one quickly and thoroughly.
Tech-confident and curious, eager to explore new tools and smarter ways of working.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and data organization) and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and deadlines ar, direct communication style, comfortable working closely with a Manager and VP.Education/Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or operations preferred, though not required with equivalent experience3 to 5 years of experience in operations, purchasing, supply chain, or vendor management
Experience with an ERP or order management system preferred, ideally in distribution, wholesale, or perishables
Exposure to process improvement or systems implementation is a strong plus
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