Job Description

The Playaway Products Operations team is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our team. This is an opportunity to grow and experience all aspects within a Supply Chain! This entry level position will work closely with the Demand Planner to execute, through data driven decisions, purchasing needs for the company. The primary category will be book buying to support the Wonderbook product, but will also Include packaging, office supplies, warehouse supplies, and other on-demand sourcing and procurement needs.

This position will be on-site Monday through Friday at our office in Solon, Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with new and current vendors/suppliers to establish on going, mutually beneficial relations.
• Collaborate with Demand Planner on all purchasing requirements.
• Issue Purchase Orders to vendors, suppliers, and pubs.
• Assist with sourcing, including obtaining pricing and samples for new products.
• Purchasing of all production and facility supplies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in self-directed, fast paced, multi-task environment while ensuring accuracy.
• Minimum 1 year Supply Chain / Buying experience or equivalent education from accredited institution.
• Prior experience working with system driven inventory management; NetSuite experience a plus but not required.

Working Conditions

• May require handling of objects that can weigh up to 35 lbs.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD &D Insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.