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We're looking for a Procurement analyst in the Chicago area. This role will support our strategic sourcing and procurement operations teams for direct materials across all TreeHouse Foods businesses. You will play a vital role in enhancing supplier performance, monitoring market risks, and identifying cost-saving opportunities that strengthen our supply chain resilience. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in category management while working closely with industry experts.salary: $35 - $38 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Gain a deep understanding of the categories and markets they support, the businesses they service,and suppliers they partner with. Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance metrics. Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership to support strategic sourcing decisions. Maintain new and existing supplier info and contracts. Support procurement managers with detailed spend analysis by category, supplier, and business. Monitor supplier KPIs such as on-time delivery, pricing accuracy, quality performance, and contract compliance. Maintain supplier scorecards and escalate issues or risks based on data-driven insights. Identify inefficiencies in procurement processes and recommend solutions to improve automation, accuracy, or cycle time. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement procurement best practices and standard operating procedures. Maintain data integrity within supplier records, contracts, and master data attributes. Contribute to system enhancements by gathering business requirements and supporting testing activities. Support compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, and SOX controls as applicable. Conduct market analysis to assess pricing trends, supply chain risks, and potential new suppliers. SkillsSupply ChainSAP (1 year of experience is preferred)ExcelCommoditiesFood Industry (1 year of experience is preferred)AnalysisQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: Entry LevelRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

The Senior Logistics Analyst role is focused on supply chain logistics analytics.  The Senior Logistics Analyst will mine and analyze data across transportation, warehousing, and 3PL operations to quantify performance gaps, size savings opportunities, and deliver clear reporting and insights that support improvement initiatives.  Hybrid (although primarily remote, in-person meetings may be helpful). Chicago area is preferred. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 3+ years in logistics/supply chain analytics or related operations analytics. Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas); able to build repeatable reports and dashboards. Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to turn findings into clear recommendations. Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable working with cross-functional partners. Able to manage multiple requests and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of transportation, warehousing, and 3PL operations. Experience working with data from ERP/TMS/WMS/EDI a huge plus Power BI and/or SQL experience (preferred). salary: $26.25 - $31.25 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilities Perform deep-dive analyses on service issues and operational exceptions; identify root causes and quantify impact. Build report summaries and present insights based on data dumps (e.g., on-time, service/fill rate, cost per shipment/lane, accessorials, claims, detention, inventory in transit). Analyze transportation and distribution spend to identify cost drivers and savings opportunities; support freight audit variance analysis. Create 3PL and carrier scorecards to summarize trends and recommend corrective actions. Validate and size process improvement opportunities using data (e.g., appointment scheduling, EDI/ASN accuracy, shipping/receiving performance). Support business cases with scenario analysis (cost/benefit, assumptions, risks), set to track benefits. Deliver ad hoc analyses and concise, executive-ready summaries. SkillsAnalystLogisticsSupply ChainPower BuilderSQLQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, high-energy Invoicing Specialist to support our finance team on a short-term, 1-month contract basis. This is a critical role for us as we navigate a high-volume period. The successful candidate will hit the ground running to assist with monthly invoicing requirements, reconcile data, and ensure our billing processes remain accurate and timely. If you are a finance professional who can jump into a new system, learn quickly, and maintain high standards of accuracy, we want to hear from you. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Math, or a related field. Experience: 2-3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or data analysis. Software: * Advanced Excel skills are essential (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.). Transportation Management Systems (TMS) experience is required (e.g., SAP, Shipwell, MercuryGate or similar platforms). Skills: interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Team-Oriented: Ability to work independently while being a collaborative member of the finance team. Physical Requirements & Work Environment This is a hybrid role based out of our Des Plaines, IL office. Regular, on-site presence (4 days per week) is required for the duration of the assignment. The role is sedentary, requiring the ability to sit at a desk and operate computer equipment for prolonged periods. The work environment is a quiet to moderate, climate-controlled professional office. Assignment Details This is a temporary, 1-month+ assignment. Hours may vary based on business needs, including potential overtime to support monthly deadlines. Compensation: $26.00 – $29.00 per hour (based on experience). salary: $26 - $29 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties & Responsibilities Data Management: Download and extract data from company systems into Excel for analysis and billing. Collaboration: Partner with Logistics Center personnel and internal teams to validate data accuracy and solicit accessorial inputs. Invoicing: Issue, record, and distribute weekly and monthly invoices, ensuring all billing templates are maintained correctly. Analysis: Track and analyze historical invoicing trends, analyze variance to estimates, and assist with budget-to-actual reporting. Communication: Maintain working relationships with internal operations teams and external customers to resolve billing questions or discrepancies. Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of invoicing processes to ensure a seamless transition for the team. SkillsSAP (2 years of experience is preferred)Excel (2 years of experience is preferred)Variance Analysis (2 years of experience is preferred)LogisticsInvoices (2 years of experience is required)Invoicing SolutionsData AnalysisInvoicing TrendsAudit - InternalData CollectionAccounting SupportAccountingManufacturingOrganizationQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.