Full-Time
Buyer/Planner
BCforward
1,001-5,000 employees
Global talent and technology solutions partner
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Woodridge, IL, USA
In Person
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- Planning experience is required.
- Experience working with Suppliers.
- Proficiency with Excel is required.
- Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system.
- Experience in a Light Industrial Warehouse/distribution environment is helpful.
- Planning and coordinating with Suppliers.
- Processing Purchase Orders and following up on them.
- Managing Supplier deliveries.
- Supporting Factory On-Time-Delivery.
- Handling invoicing discrepancies with Suppliers.
- Scheduling production, reviewing CMS-AS400 system for net requirements, and creating Work Orders.
- Building relationships with the supply base.
- Expediting materials.
- Lean Manufacturing or Lean Supply Chain experience is preferred.
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is highly preferred.
- Experience with AS400 is a plus (will be taught).
- Experience with ERP systems beyond basic usage is beneficial.
- Long-term assignment up to 24 months.
BCforward operates as a global talent and technology solutions partner. It helps organizations accelerate outcomes by aligning people, platforms, and expertise, offering capabilities in Talent Solutions, Professional and Project Services, Workforce Management and Payroll, and Technology including AI-enabled solutions. Its approach uses a unified delivery model to build high-performing teams, modernize operations, and execute complex programs for enterprise and public-sector clients across the US, Canada, and India. The company differentiates itself through its size and reach as one of the largest minority-owned consulting and workforce solutions firms in the United States, its long track record since 1998, and its integrated, cross-industry service offerings that cover talent, process, and technology needs. BCforward’s goal is to create opportunity, deliver measurable value for clients, and advance the careers of professionals powering the future of work.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Stellar's $2.7M funding round validates market demand for enterprise AI services.
- Generative AI and LLM capabilities enable clients to streamline operations, accelerate growth.
- TSR acquisition expands professional services footprint, enhancing service delivery capabilities.
What critics are saying
- TSR integration issues and cultural mismatches erode 73.8% acquisition premium paid.
- Superior VC investors in Stellar's funding round dilute BCforward's AI influence.
- Enterprise client data breaches from AI integration trigger lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny.
What makes BCforward unique
- BCforward combines workforce management expertise with Stellar's enterprise-grade AI capabilities.
- Strategic $1M investment in AI-native Stellar positions BCforward as innovation engine.
- Integrated approach serves financial services, healthcare, life sciences, technology verticals.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Company News
Stellar, an Indianapolis, Indiana-based AI-native services company specializing in scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, received a major strategic investment from BCforward
Vienna Parent Corporation, formed by Justin Christian, CEO of BCforward, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire TSR, Inc. for $13.40 per share, totaling approximately $29 million. This represents a 73.8% premium to TSR’s closing price on May 14, 2024. BCforward, a major black-owned professional services firm, aims to enhance capabilities and expand business through this acquisition. TSR’s leadership supports the move, highlighting cultural fit and growth potential.
Vienna Parent Corporation, formed by Justin Christian, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire TSR, Inc. for $13.40 per share, valuing TSR at approximately $29 million. This represents a 73.8% premium to TSR’s closing price on May 14, 2024. Vienna Parent and its subsidiary, Vienna Sub, are affiliates of BCforward. The acquisition aims to enhance service offerings and expand business capabilities for both companies.
TSR, Inc. will be acquired by Vienna Parent, formed by BCforward founder Justin Christian. Vienna Sub will purchase all outstanding TSR shares for $13.40 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $29 million. This represents a 73.8% premium over TSR's closing price on May 14, 2024. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2024, subject to customary conditions. Vienna Parent has secured up to $24 million in credit from First Merchants Bank to finance the acquisition.