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Order Management Specialist - Contractor

Role overview

Summary

The Order Management Specialist role at IDC focuses on the accurate and timely processing of orders to enhance customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with various departments to resolve order-related issues and optimize workflows, contributing to IDC's mission of providing trusted technology intelligence.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience in order management, sales administration, sales finance, or sales operations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with order management software, CRM and/or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of orders through the order lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing at every stage.
  • Carefully review all submitted orders to confirm they include all necessary documentation and comply with all company policies.
  • Accurately input verified orders into the regionally assigned ERP system, ensuring that all relevant details are correctly reflected.
  • Regularly monitor order queues, identifying pending or delayed orders and prioritizing based on urgency, value, or end-of-month deadlines.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication

About the company

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IDG (International Data Group)

  • Market Research
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
Follow us now at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundryidg/ Foundry is at the intersection of media and martech. Our industry is about people, not machines. Algorithms, optimization and automation play a role in what we do, but connections and trusted relationships are vital. We derive fully-consented data from our ecosystem of global editorial brands, awards, and events, and use it to power our media, demand generation and martech solutions making them among the most effective in the market. We’re passionate about the fact that tech can be a force for good. Leveraged wisely, it can have a hugely positive influence, and to this end we’re driving progress globally in a number of areas, including diversity and inclusion, tech accessibility and women in leadership, both at our company and through our channels. We are Foundry.

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Job description

Overview:

About the Role & Team
IDC is seeking detail-oriented individuals with a self-starter approach to perform the role of Order
Management Specialist. This key role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of
orders to create positive customer outcomes. (Remote)

What You’ll Do


Order Processing:
• Take ownership of orders through the order lifecycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing at
every stage.
• Carefully review all submitted orders to confirm they include all necessary documentation and
comply with all company policies.
• Conduct thorough audits of orders, comparing paperwork against system entries to identify
discrepancies and proactively follow up on incomplete or inaccurate orders, ensuring any missing or
corrected information is obtained before processing.
Order Entry:
• Accurately input verified orders into the regionally assigned ERP system, ensuring that all relevant
details, such as products, quantities, pricing, and customer information, are correctly reflected.
Error Resolution:
• Serve as a key point of contact for order-related issues, working in partnership with the Sales team,
Revenue Operations, and other departments to quickly resolve discrepancies or errors in orders.
• Maintain clear and open communication with stakeholders, providing timely updates on issue
resolution and ensuring that customer expectations are managed appropriately.
Manage Order Flow:
• Regularly monitor order queues, identifying pending or delayed orders and prioritizing based on
urgency, value, or end-of-month deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Revenue Operations and Sales, especially during critical periods like
month-end or quarter-end, to expedite the review and processing of outstanding orders and ensure
they are closed before cutoff times.
• Continuously optimize the order review process by identifying bottlenecks, adjusting workflows,
and providing feedback to management on potential process improvements to speed up order
processing and enhance throughput.

What You Bring


Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in order management, sales administration, sales finance, or sales operations.
• Familiarity with order management software, CRM and/or ERP systems. Salesforce and D365
experience are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and organized.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Why This Role Stands Out
At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

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