Inside Sales Representative

We are looking for an Inside Sales Representative to join a long-term contract opportunity in Cloquet, Minnesota. This position plays an important role in aligning customer orders with production, inventory, and shipment plans so commitments are met efficiently and accurately. The individual in this role will work closely with sales, operations, procurement, logistics, and finance teams to keep information current, support forecasting, and help maintain smooth order fulfillment.Responsibilities:• Coordinate updates to production and shipment plans to support efficient machine utilization, customer expectations, and timely delivery commitments.• Review customer orders for completeness and accuracy by confirming specifications, quantities, and requested timelines against available operational capacity.• Contribute to weekly forecast updates and longer-range planning by maintaining current sales outlook data and sharing reporting insights with business partners.• Prepare recurring reports and assist with month-end inventory and financial close activities, including investigating and resolving data discrepancies.• Compile information from multiple teams to support weekly sales and operations planning discussions and presentation materials.• Maintain business system data and customer records that are essential to production and shipping continuity, while assisting with change requests and testing activities when needed.• Support compliance with certification standards and audit requirements by ensuring order-related claims and documentation are accurate and complete.• Build strong coordination across internal teams to address routine issues, communicate schedule impacts, and help sustain uninterrupted customer service.• Participate in training and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen process knowledge, adaptability, and backup support capabilities.• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in a comparable environment.• Hands-on experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools, along with the ability to quickly learn additional business and operational systems.• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced setting.• Understanding of inventory control, warehousing, logistics processes, and coordination of domestic or international shipments.• Ability to analyze routine issues, make sound decisions, and collaborate with others to support effective problem resolution.• Dependable, collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach to changing priorities.• Willingness to travel when required.TalentMatch®Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.