Operations Specialist

TricorBraun
  • Portland, Oregon
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    Operations Specialist

    Do you enjoy solving complex inventory challenges, partnering with customers, and using data to drive business results? We're looking for an Operations Specialist to join our Northwest Operations team and play a critical role in supporting one of our key strategic customer relationships.

    In this role, you'll serve as a trusted operational partner, coordinating inventory management, purchasing activities, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination. You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and operations leaders to ensure product availability, maintain inventory accuracy, and support continued business growth.

    Why TricorBraun

    TricorBraun is a global packaging leader, with team members working throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. As North America's largest distributor of primary packaging, we help some of the world's most recognized brands bring their products to market.

    We put people first and live by that every day. Join us and you'll find a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and a team committed to helping each other succeed.

    Your Role

    As an Operations Specialist, you will manage Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs for assigned accounts, using forecasts, inventory trends, and purchasing data to ensure customers have the products they need when they need them. You'll monitor inventory levels, maintain purchase orders, and help drive operational efficiency across the supply chain.

    You will also support customer and vendor relationships, maintain regulatory documentation, administer inventory reconciliation activities, and provide analytical insights that support inventory health and profitability. As a key point of connection between Operations, Sales, Product Coordinators, Account Coordinators, and customers, you'll help ensure alignment across the business while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

    What We're Looking For

    • Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

    • Two or more years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or a related field

    • Experience supporting Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs preferred

    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

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

    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems; ERP experience preferred

    • Customer-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail

    What We Offer

    • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

    • Retirement savings plan with company match

    • Career development and advancement opportunities

    • Hybrid work environment

    • A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions make an impact

    If you're an analytical and customer-focused professional who enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and building strong partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

    We are proudly an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPortland, Oregon

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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