Job Details

Order Management Specialist

Duration: 8 Month Contract (Possible extension)

Location: 100% Remote (Client located in Oakland, CA)

We're looking for an Order Management Specialist to own the purchase order lifecycle for the company's hardware products.

This role is the centralized point of accountability for all open orders across our supplier and retailer footprint - making sure POs accurately reflect our forecast, obligations are tracked, and orders are closed when they should be. This is a hands-on role. You'll translate SKU-level cost and forecast data into purchase orders, manage mid-quarter adjustments, maintain visibility into inventory positioning and vendor performance, and manage our retail PO book, ensuring we have sufficient inventory on hand relative to other obligations and tracking retailer-owned inventory before approving the POs. You'll also lead an immediate cleanup of our open PO backlog to free up committed funds. The role sits within our SDM team, which owns the MPS Master Production Schedule) and is driving PO automation. You'll work closely with that automation effort - helping define requirements and transitioning tactical PO entry to automated weekly POs over time.

Job Description

• Own end-to-end purchase order management across the company's hardware supplier base and retail channels
• Translate SKU-level costs and forecasts from dollar amounts and MPS (Master Production Schedule) into purchase orders
• Manage mid-quarter adjustments to orders as forecast and volumes change
• Maintain full visibility into all open orders, inventory positioning, and supplier commitments
• Track POs received from retailers; collaborate with supply planners to recommend approval based on inventory positions at the company and retailer
• Audit, clean up, and close out open PO backlog dating back to 2024–2025, and implement processes to prevent recurrence
• Flag risks including tied-up funds, suppliers shipping against stale POs, or forecast misalignment
• Lead and partner with the HBS (Hardware Business Systems) and SDM teams to define requirements and support transition from manual entry to automated weekly POs
• Identify manual processes to systematize or eliminate for greater efficiency
• Contribute to Oracle ERP process improvements, including automated reporting and access provisioning

Skill Requirements

• 3–5 years professional experience in order management, procurement operations, or supply chain planning
• Experience managing purchase orders within an ERP system (Oracle preferred; SAP or similar acceptable)
• Strong grasp of the purchase order lifecycle: creation, modification, receipt, closure, and reconciliation
• Comfortable translating demand signals and forecast data into actionable purchase orders
• Detail-oriented; capable of managing a high volume of SKUs and suppliers simultaneously
• Skilled in supplier communication, order reconciliation, and backlog cleanup
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with supply chain, finance, and operations teams

Education

Technical Degree or related work experience.

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. Our unique expertise in today's highest-demand tech skill sets, paired with our deep networks and knowledge of our local technology markets, results in an exemplary track record with candidates and clients.