Office Support (Sourcing Assistant)

Penguin Patch Holiday Shop; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business in Fort Worth as an Office Support Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the purchasing process for holiday gifts in elementary schools. Enjoy a flexible schedule with two weeks off during the Christmas holiday and 4-day work weeks in the summer. This role values teamwork, integrity, and productivity.

Benefits

Two weeks off during Christmas Holiday

4-day work weeks in the summer

Daytime hours (M-F)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative or data entry experience preferred.
• Purchasing/Sourcing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Office Manager with day-to-day data entry tasks.
• Support Senior Buyer with domestic purchasing of products.
• Perform general office support tasks.

Skills

Database management

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Job description

Founded by Kay, a former PTA/PTO President, our family-owned and operated business is proudly located in Fort Worth, TX. Led now by Kay’s daughter Jennifer, we have been dedicated to spreading joy for over two decades!

Seeing children’s faces light up as they select gifts for loved ones drives our mission. At Penguin Patch, we believe in empowering kids through the act of giving.

Penguin Patch is a FUN and EASY program that works with parent groups like PTA/PTO in elementary schools. Kids love Penguin Patch. It teaches the joy of giving and making it easy for the parents! We are the market leader when it comes to providing holiday shops to elementary schools nationwide. We build relationships with amazing volunteers over the phone and bring joy and happiness to millions of elementary school children across the country.

Office Support Assistant for Purchasing/Sourcing

Your job makes a difference! Be proud of what you do working for a Keller business that provides a service to elementary schools nationwide. We provide parent groups with gifts for students to buy at the holidays…similar to a book fair.

Enjoy working with a team that shares the following core values:

• Respect for All
• Integrity and Personal Accountability
• Productivity and Talent

Essential Job Functions :

The Office Support Assistant is responsible for assisting the Office Manager on day to day Data Entry tasks and specifically will assist the Senior Buyer to process domestic purchasing of products/supplies for the company. Other activities include, but not limited to:

• Performs general Office Support tasks, such as contract conversions, Loyalty and Bonus programs, and other assigned support duties to the Office Manager when not in direct Sourcing support
• Assists with purchasing duties
• Checks production samples
• Assist with shipping schedules for holiday shops

Qualifications & Skills:

• Database management and data entry experience
• Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel
• High degree of business ethics and accountability
• Ability to work effectively with team members in sales, warehouse, office and 3rd party providers
• Organized, analytical and detail-oriented mindset is a must
• Ability to prioritize, focus and manage time effectively
• Highly motivated to assist in any way to help our company succeed
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and close team environment
• Flexibility to shift between projects as needed

Experience:

• 3-5 years of administrative, data entry and/or professional experience preferred
• Purchasing/Sourcing experience preferred

Excellent schedule: As a seasonal business, we work hard but also value our down time, which includes:

• Two weeks off during Christmas Holiday to spend with loved ones
• 4-day work weeks in the summer
• Daytime hours (M-F)

The pay range for this role is:

16 - 18 USD per hour (Penguin Patch Office)