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Location: Oak Park, IL (Hybrid)
About the Company
Our client is the U.S. subsidiary of an established international food manufacturing group with operations across multiple countries. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, the U.S. team manages operations for the American and Canadian markets, including Sales, Finance, Marketing, Private Label Development, Customer Service, and Logistics.
The team combines the agility of a lean, entrepreneurial U.S. organization with the backing and expertise of a global food group. As the business continues to develop its product portfolio and strengthen its U.S. operations, the company is focused on building efficient processes, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and supporting continued growth.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Specialist to join its U.S. team.
This hands-on position focuses primarily on day-to-day operations, warehouse coordination, and order fulfillment, while also supporting EDI processes, customer operations, and international logistics. Acting as a key link between customers, European suppliers, third-party logistics providers, and internal teams, the Operations Specialist helps ensure that products and orders move efficiently through the supply chain, from initial processing through final delivery.
Beyond managing daily operational activities, the role offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the Operations function. The candidate will help streamline processes, increase efficiency, and support operational initiatives, including the continued optimization of EDI processes and workflows.
This is a great opportunity for an operations professional looking to take the next step in their career, gain broader exposure across operations and supply chain activities, and grow within an international business environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day order processing and fulfillment, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to customers.
- Coordinate daily warehouse and third-party logistics (3PL) activities, including shipments, inventory movements, and fulfillment requirements, while proactively addressing operational issues.
- Monitor EDI transactions, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with relevant partners to resolve issues.
- Support international shipments and import coordination with European suppliers and logistics partners.
- Serve as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams on operational matters.
- Maintain accurate operational records and documentation, identify opportunities for improvement, and help streamline existing processes and workflows.
Your Profile
- Ideally 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, order management, customer operations, or a related function.
- Hands-on experience working with EDI processes is required. Experience with EDI troubleshooting, service provider coordination, customer onboarding, or implementation is a plus.
- Experience coordinating order fulfillment, warehouse operations, and shipment activities, ideally involving third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
- Experience in international logistics, import coordination, or working with overseas suppliers is an advantage.
- Previous experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, temperature-controlled products, or a related industry is advantageous but not required.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on operational issues.
- A proactive, hands-on mindset with a sense of ownership and an interest in continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a lean, growing organization where flexibility and adaptability are important.
- Familiarity with digital tools, automation, or AI-enabled solutions is a plus.
What to Expect Working with Our Client
- The opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities and make a direct impact within a growing U.S. organization.
- Close collaboration with the Head of Operations and Project Management, with opportunities to contribute to the improvement of operational processes.
- An international work environment with the backing of an established global food group.
- A hybrid work arrangement with two days in the office and three days working remotely.
- Competitive compensation, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous PTO.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Which EDI systems or platforms have you worked with?
- Do you have experience coordinating order fulfillment directly with external warehouses or third-party logistics (3PL) providers?
- How many years of experience do you have in customer order management or order fulfillment?
Ability to Commute:
- Oak Park, IL 60301 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in order fulfillment manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations or fulfillment center management
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as Manhattan, SAP, or Oracle WMS
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop hourly and supervisory staff
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
- Experience with inventory accuracy programs, cycle counting, and shrink reduction
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Order Fulfillment Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput and accuracy on your resume
Order fulfillment hiring managers want to see volume: units shipped per day, order accuracy rates, and cycle time reductions you drove. Lead each bullet with an operational result tied to a specific initiative, not a list of daily duties.
Highlight your WMS and ERP tool experience
Many postings filter candidates by specific systems. Call out every warehouse management system and ERP platform you've used by name in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears keyword screening before a human ever reads it.
Target postings by fulfillment model, not just title
Roles in direct-to-consumer e-commerce operate very differently from B2B wholesale fulfillment. Search for the fulfillment model that matches your background, whether that's same-day, subscription box, or bulk distribution, to find openings where your experience is directly transferable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists order fulfillment manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for fulfillment roles consistently ask how you've handled a carrier failure during peak season or a sudden inventory discrepancy. Prepare two or three specific stories with a clear problem, the action you took, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate start date and shift expectations upfront
Fulfillment operations often run 24-hour cycles, and start dates can be tied to peak season calendars. Clarify shift expectations, on-call requirements, and your first-day date before accepting any offer to avoid surprises.
Order Fulfillment Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most order fulfillment managers?
Farmer Focus, Soleo Health, and Wolters Kluwer are hiring the most order fulfillment managers right now, with openings concentrated in Georgia, Illinois, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High e-commerce and logistics volume in those states continues to drive consistent demand for experienced fulfillment leadership.
How many order fulfillment manager jobs are remote?
About 10% of order fulfillment manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most fulfillment environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include fulfillment operations analysts, vendor compliance managers, and roles focused on systems configuration or process documentation rather than floor supervision.
How do you become an order fulfillment manager?
Start in a warehouse associate, inventory, or logistics coordinator role to build floor-level experience with picking, packing, and shipping processes. Move into a team lead or supervisor position to develop people management skills. Strengthen your resume with WMS system proficiency and a process improvement project you led. A degree in supply chain or business helps, but demonstrated operational results and leadership experience carry the most weight in hiring decisions.
Can you get hired as an order fulfillment manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with two to three years of warehouse or logistics experience into fulfillment manager roles, especially at smaller e-commerce operations. Focus your application on any supervisory responsibility you've held, even informally, and lead with examples of process improvements or efficiency gains you contributed to. Certifications in inventory management or supply chain fundamentals can help close the experience gap.
What does the order fulfillment manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone screen covering your fulfillment background and system experience, followed by a panel interview with operations and HR stakeholders that includes scenario-based questions about peak season management and staffing challenges. Many employers add a site walk where you're asked to observe operations and suggest improvements. Final rounds often include a conversation with a director or VP of operations before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to order fulfillment manager jobs?
You can find and apply to order fulfillment manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to the latest opportunities.
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