DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR

Reports to Director of Sales and Distribution

The Distribution Coordinator is responsible for coordinating various distribution projects across the ministry. The Distribution Coordinator manages inventory across multiple warehouses, domestically and internationally. The Distribution Coordinator partners with outside vendors to process mailing lists and purchase inventory, catalogs, and periodical publications.

LOCATION: Elk Grove Village, IL

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Order physical materials including books, magazines, catalogs, and apparel from outside vendors

• Visit the Chicago-based warehouse monthly to inspect the arrival of new products

• Communicate with the warehouse team daily to ensure accurate shipping and handling operations

• Create a printed book catalog and manage its distribution to internal and external mailing lists

• Manage the monthly periodical mailing lists for the Evangelization and Culture Journal and Liturgy of the Hours booklets 

• Maintain accurate mailing records which are reviewed yearly by the USPS

• Manage shipments of the Word on Fire Booth and materials to conferences and events

• Project manage other new inventory related initiatives

• Inventory management of 25+ new books every year along with a back catalog of 60+ titles

• Troubleshoot daily shipping problems with the customer relations team and find creative solutions

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
• Creative problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets

• Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire

Mission

Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.

Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.

Employee Benefits

Full-time employees receive numerous benefits including competitive compensation, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & more), generous paid time off and paid holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary company match, and scheduled remote working days.