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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Order Management Specialist

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

At Ferrara, delivering the right product to the right customer at the right time is critical to our success—and the Order Management Specialist plays a central role in making that happen. This position sits at the intersection of supply chain, customer operations, and sales, ensuring that customer orders are executed with precision, speed, and a high level of service.

In this role, you will take ownership of the order lifecycle, managing customer orders against key service metrics such as case fill and on-time delivery. You’ll analyze inventory positions, anticipate production timing, and make informed decisions that balance service excellence with operational realities. Your ability to think ahead and prioritize effectively will directly impact customer satisfaction and Ferrara’s ability to deliver on its commitments.

Beyond execution, this role requires strong analytical thinking and problem-solving. You’ll handle non-routine situations that require judgment beyond standard processes—investigating order discrepancies, resolving service issues, and partnering cross-functionally with supply chain, transportation, and sales teams to find solutions. You will serve as a trusted point of contact, ensuring that customer needs are met while maintaining operational discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where no two days are the same—and where your ability to solve problems and drive outcomes has a direct, visible impact on the business.

Ways you will make a difference

Analyze incoming orders and investigate and resolve customer issues.
Formulate optimal cost-efficient case-fill and delivery options to meet customers’ requirements.
Advise Sales and Brokers of options to maximize service levels with order updates relative to inventory levels.
Work independently to resolve transportation and distribution issues.
Represent Supply Chain in customer collaboration meetings
Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

Results driven
Significant knowledge of the company's products and the industry
Customer focused attitude
Complex problem solving skills
Superior communication skills (verbal and written)
Teamwork and collaboration

Experiences that will support your success

Minimum 4 years' experience in a customer facing role within the CPG industry
Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Related Majors or Business preferred.
Detail Oriented and results driven mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with large sets of data and helping make data driven decisions.
Working knowledge of SAP ECC or S4
Experience working cross functionally including sales, supply chain, pricing, quality, and other departments. CPG experience preferred.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $60,675 to $84,945 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago