Developer, Applications

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Sullivan Heights (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Penguin Random House in Westminster, MD or Crawfordsville, IN is seeking a Distribution Systems Support specialist to optimize ERP, Warehouse Management, and Transportation systems across multiple time zones.

The role involves implementing distribution-related projects, resolving help desk tickets, and tailoring user exits to meet evolving customer requirements. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree plus 2–5 years of relevant IT development/support experience.
• Experience with distribution-related systems and ERP/WMS/TMS.
• Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL, Linux commands, and API programming.

Responsibilities

• Support distribution-related systems and related interfaces, back-end processes, and reports.
• Resolve help desk tickets and support users.
• Customize user exits to accommodate process changes and new customer requirements.

Education

College degree

Tools

Oracle PL/SQL

Linux scripting

TCP/IP programming

API usage

Job description

• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom, and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints includes Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

Job Description

The Westminster, MD and Crawfordsville, IN Operations Center for Penguin Random House has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, self-directed individual to join our Distribution Systems Support team. This position will be onsite at our Westminster or Crawfordsville facility supporting locations across multiple time zones.

In this role, you will support project initiatives involving distribution-related systems, including user interfaces, back-end processes, and reports. You will also resolve help desk tickets, support users, and customize user exits to accommodate process changes and new customer requirements.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively with the team. They will bring strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills. They are comfortable working within a proven set of development guidelines. Success in this role requires attention to detail, effective time management, and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and/or Transportation Management Systems.

Qualifications

A strong candidate will have experience with some or all of the following:

• College degree plus 2–5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent hands‑on experience in an IT development/support role
• Oracle (PL/SQL, stored objects)
• Linux commands and shell scripting
• TCP/IP socket programming, API programming/usage

Additional Information

The salary for this position is $70,000-$85,000. This position is eligible for bonus/profit share contingent on company results.

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

Penguin Random House is proud to offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package beginning on your first day, including medical benefits, a 401(k), and a generous paid time off program!

Penguin Random House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.