Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to grow and gain hands-on experience across all aspects within a supply chain!

In this entry-level position, you will work closely with our Demand Planner to execute, through data driven decisions, purchasing needs for the company. Your primary focus will be book buying to support the Wonderbook product, but you will also gain exposure to other categories such as packaging, office supplies, warehouse supplies, and other on-demand sourcing & procurement needs.

This position does require working on-site, Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

If you’re ready to learn, grow, and join a mission-driven organization making an impact in the literacy space, we’d love to meet you!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with new and current vendors/suppliers to establish ongoing, mutually beneficial relations.
• Collaborate with Demand Planner on all purchasing requirements
• Issue purchase orders to vendors, suppliers, and pubs
• Receive packing lists, record and correct items shorted/missing, damaged, or incorrectly shipped
• Assist with sourcing, including obtaining pricing and samples for new products
• Purchasing of all production and facility supplies

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to work in a 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.