LHH is looking for an Operations Support Specialist to support our Manufacturing team in Oakdale, CA. This is an onsite, W2 short-term contract.

Job Summary:

The Operations Support Specialist provides administrative, technical, and specialized support for purchasing and inventory management. Responsibilities include processing invoices, credit card payments, and requisitions; verifying goods receipts and invoices; resolving discrepancies; and supporting procurement, scheduling, and supply room functions. This role also contributes to process improvements and performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review invoices, receiving paperwork, and inventory transactions for accuracy.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by collaborating with internal teams.

• Provide backup support for procurement, scheduling, inventory control, and supply room operations.

• Monitor daily inventory and exception reports to support procurement activities.

• Create purchase requisitions and orders; evaluate requests for accuracy.

• Track and expedite delivery of goods and services.

• Coordinate with departments to maintain adequate inventory levels.

• Communicate purchase order status and assist with order closures or cancellations.

• Ensure proper account coding for all orders.

• Inspect incoming stock for discrepancies or damage and resolve issues with vendors.

• Conduct cycle counts and participate in annual inventory audits.

• Support scheduling by processing orders and requisitions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, finance, and operations.

• Maintain compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

• Participate in cost reduction initiatives.

• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.

• Analyze information to identify and implement effective solutions.

• Assist in training and development of team members.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.

• 0–3 years of relevant experience.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP experience preferred.

• Intermediate math skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.

• Occasionally required to sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell.

• Must occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

• Requires visual acuity including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

• Work environment may be noisy and subject to varying temperatures.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, apply today!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance