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TheCategory Manager, as part of our Category Management team, plays a strategic role supporting HARIBO of America's growth within your assigned retailer accounts/retail channels. Supporting our Sales organization, the Category Manager will deliver insight led strategies to support our fact-based sales and business development teams. In a customer facing capacity, this role will also attend customer meetings with our sales team while working cross-functionally to maximize category growth and drive competitive advantage for HARIBO.

This is a remote, field-based position that requires nation-wide travel, up to 40% of the time (with overnight stays). The ideal Category Manager will have 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, or Commercial Insights roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry with 3+ of these years in a customer facing role with HQ/headquarters calls experience. Additionally, this candidate will also have a Bachelor's Degree, advanced working knowing of syndicated data and shopper data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, Numerator, SPINS, or other relevant syndicated data tools relevant to the consumer good industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of retailer-specific category growth strategies for assigned customers/retailers
• Deliver actionable 4P insights - Product, Placement, Pricing, Promotion) that directly fuel selling efforts and joint business planning
• Create customer-facing selling stories
• Act as a thought leader in internal strategy discussions
• Participate in sales meetings and HQ/headquarter calls with Sales team
• Build scalable reporting tools and dashboards to drive data-based decision making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, Sales Strategy, or Commercial Insights roles within the CPG/Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Deep expertise in syndicated and shopper data tools such as IRI, Circana, NielsenIQ, Numerator, or other related syndicated data tools
• 3+ years of customer facing, headquarters calls experience supporting regional or national retailers (any channel)
• This is a remote, field-based position that requires the ability to travel up to 40% of the time, nation-wide, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

• This is a remote-field based position. The ideal candidate will live near a major airport due to the extended amount of nation-wide travel required for this role
• Experience in multiple channels of trade (for example: Convenience, Dollar, Value, Mass, Club, Grocery, etc)
• Prior experience in candy, confectionery, snacks, or related fast-moving consumer good

Skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Exceptional ability to simply complex data into compelling, action-oriented selling stories
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen and passion for driving sustainable, insights-led growth
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Compensation

Target Hiring Pay Range: $118,000 - $144,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting.

Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join our growing organization and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. Are you HARIBO?

The Transportation Logistics Analyst is responsible for analyzing and optimizing our transportation process, working with 3PL carriers to get our product to retailers across the United States. Focusing on outbound shipments, the Transportation Logistics Analyst will trace, track, and record OTR-Over The Road shipments while focusing on ways to optimize the transportation process, create efficiencies, and reduce costs. Additional responsibilities include daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers, create shipments through EDI/Electronic Data Interchange and SAP, analyze data, and run outbound transportation related reports.

Located on-site at the HARIBO of America corporate headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, the Transportation Logistics Analyst will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of experience working in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry or related logistics roles. Additionally, will possess advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on outbound (OB) transportation with 3PL, OTR-Over The Road carriers
• Track orders and shipments
• Create shipments and transfers, review orders, review shipments, upload data in our EDI and SAP systems and review for errors
• Attend daily and weekly calls with 3PL carriers
• Run reports, analyze data, make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Utilize Excel for reporting and analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of related experience in logistics, transportation carrier/freight industry, or related role
• Prior experience utilizing an ERP system for logistics/supply chain purposes
• Demonstrated strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with, or for, 3PL transporation carrier providers
• Experience using a TMS - Transportation Management System
• SAP experience
• Prior experience utilizing EDI / Electronic Data Interface within the logistics/supply chain industry
• Experience with load planning in the transportation industry
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel including: data entry, pivot tables, sorting, filtering, graphing, and formulas (SUM, SUMIF, COUNT, COUNTIF, PRODUCT, VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, etc)
• Prior experience in the CPG / consumer packaged goods industry

Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and solve problems
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, highly organized

Compensation and Benefits

Target Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting. Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role. In addition to the base salary, HARIBO of America, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of our associates and their families. HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

Are you HARIBO? We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join our growing organization and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. The Business Development Manager - Convenience Stores (south central/ southwest US)is responsible for directly managing and growing the strategic partnerships between HARIBO and the designated Customer group along with assigned Broker selling partners. TheBusiness Development Managerwill achieve and exceed projected key account sales for customer group (assigned convenience store chains, travel center chains, etc) which are located within multiple states throughout portions of the south central United States.

The Business Development Managerwill have at least 3+ years of experience in strategic sales experience within the consumer packaged goods / CPG industry along with a Bachelor's Degree. Experience using IRI, Circana, Nielsen, or other syndicated sales data is required. Prior experience calling on C-stores/travel centers is strongly preferred. Additionally, must have the ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally throughout up to 40% of the time, with overnight stays.

This is a remote, field-based position. The ideal candidate will be located near a major airport and currently reside in the south central / south west region of the United States (for example: Texas, Oklahoma, etc) due to the core geographic area of retail customers for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies and plans to meet assigned sales targets and market share goals in area of accountability (assigned Convenience store, travel center chains)
• Manage assigned customer accounts, develop and grow business to meet HARIBO targets and customer sales targets
• Execute consumer and shopper driven strategies for your customers
• As a member of our Sales team, partner and work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including Demand Planning, Trade Marketing, Brand Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Category Management, and other internal teams
• Create and execute joint business plans
• Conduct headquarter calls at corporate offices of assigned customer/retail chains
• Utilize data to develop accurate sales forecasts and use data to drive sales growth opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of strategic sales experience experience in the consumer packaged goods industry
• 1+ years of experience utilizing customer sales and/or syndicated data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, etc.
• Prior experience with headquarters calls
• This is a remote, field based position that requires the ability to travel up to 40% of the time locally, regionally, and nationally; with overnight stays
• Candidate will be located near a major airport and currently reside ideally in the southern central region of the United States (ex: Texas, Oklahoma, etc) due to the core geographic area of retail customers for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience selling into / calling on the Convenience stores / travel centers
• Prior sales experience in candy, confectionery, salty snacks
• 5+ years of experience in the consumer packaged goods / CPG industry
• Demonstrated success in business negotiations with key corporate level decision makers
• Prior experience partnering with Brokers

• Deep expertise utilizing customer sales and/or syndicated data tools such as IRI, Circana, Nielsen, etc.

Skills

• Ability to use data with a "fact-based selling" approach
• Entrepreneurial spirit and the passion to win in a fast-paced working environment

Compensation

Target Hiring Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 annually

This pay range represents the min/max target annual base salary range HARIBO of America, Inc. may pay for this position at the time of this posting. Please note, a candidate's offered annual salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and the geographical location of the role.

We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay transparency.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email .

Pride Health is seeking a Chemist (Bilingual French-English) for one of the largest food and beverage companies in North America.

Job Title: Chemist (Bilingual French-English)

Location: Glenview, IL (Hybrid - onsite Tue-Thurs - these days may be flexible with prior approval)

Job Type: Contract (with potential to convert to perm)

Length: 12-Months

Hours: M-F / Flexible 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.50 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve analytical testing methods.
• Implement new equipment at QA/QC labs and plant floor stations.
• Document work practices and testing methods.
• Provide training to hourly and salaried team members.
• Lead project update calls.
• Roll out state-of-the-art technologies for measuring composition and structure of substances in a manufacturing food environment.
• Support project execution.
• Document Ways of Working and Training material.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience
• Language Proficiency: Proficient in English. Fluent in French.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to established guidelines and instructions.
• Proficiency in computer systems, particularly Microsoft applications; strong overall computer skills required.
• Comfort and adaptability in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Industry Familiarity: Consumer Packaged Goods (Client) industry.
• Troubleshoot analytical testing systems.
• Estimated Travel Frequency: 1-2 times per month, with trips lasting 2-3 days. Travel mainly between the USA and Canada.
• The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervisory guidance while striving for practical, proactive, and efficient ways of working with a result-oriented mentality.

Benefits that Pride Health offers:

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to for immediate consideration.

Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing-focused recruiting firm. We are working with a Northbrook, IL based client looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. We are searching for candidates with packaging or transportation category experience.

We are only considering local candidates who are willing to spend three days a week in our client's Northbrook, IL area office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee roughly $50 million in packaging category spend
• Develop and implement procurement processes and strategies to ensure that procurement operations run effectively, achieve organizational goals/performance KPI’s, and ensure quality programs/services to our members and customers.
• Support ongoing supplier management efforts
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal resources to drive continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to support the category management process
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement
• Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Develop, implement, and report to stakeholders meaningful KPIs that accurately demonstrate performance
• Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing with packaging category experience
• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
• Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Ability to structure and manage complex projects
• Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service

Our client requires three days a week onsite in their Northbrook, IL office.

We are only considering local candidates at this time.

Position: Cargo Handler

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Schedule: 8:30am - 5pm Wed-Sun

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Cargo Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required. All necessary training and materials for this position are provided.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
• Accurately label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
• Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
• Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
• Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
• Must be 18 or older

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated time-definite basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Orthopedics

6-Week Contract | Option to Extend

If you’re an experienced Physical Therapist who thrives in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic setting, this opportunity was designed for you.

Distinctive Therapy Services is a clinician-led therapy group that prioritizes efficiency, autonomy, and high-quality patient care. We’re seeking a strong outpatient PT for a 6-week placement (with the option to extend or rotate into another assignment) in a busy orthopedic clinic.

This role is ideal for a clinician who can step into an active caseload, adapt quickly, and deliver excellent care with minimal ramp-up time.

Position Details

Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic in Northbrook, IL

Patient Population: Orthopedic and geriatric patients

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Start Date: March 23 or later

Duration: 6 weeks (option to extend or transition into a new placement)

Why Clinicians Choose Distinctive

Clinician-Led Culture – Built by therapists, for therapists

No Corporate Red Tape – No micromanagement or unnecessary meetings

Efficient Documentation – Streamlined systems that keep charting manageable

Support Without Overreach – We coordinate logistics so you can focus on care

Flexible Contract Opportunities – Potential to extend based on clinic needs

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform physical therapy evaluations and implement treatment plans

• Treat orthopedic and workers’ compensation patients

• Progress therapeutic exercise programs and functional activities

• Provide manual therapy techniques when appropriate

• Document treatments accurately and efficiently

• Collaborate with clinic staff to support strong patient outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license

• Prior outpatient orthopedic experience required

• Strong orthopedic rehabilitation skill set

• Comfortable managing a full caseload

• Able to adapt quickly and integrate into clinic workflow

• Excellent communication and time-management skills

• Comfortable with electronic documentation

The Ideal Clinician

You’re confident, efficient, and ready to step into a busy outpatient clinic environment without extensive onboarding. You understand orthopedic rehabilitation, can professionally manage workers’ compensation cases, and take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.

A Practice Model That Respects Clinicians

At Distinctive Therapy Services, we trust experienced clinicians to do what they do best. If you’re looking for a structured short-term opportunity with the potential to extend—without corporate pressure—you’ll feel right at home here.