Supply Planner I

ReaderLink; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

FSA (Health & Dependent Care)

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

Vacation pay & paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Author events

Publisher-sponsored book club

Job summary

ReaderLink is seeking a Supply Planner I to create, manage and maintain purchase orders and inventory across all ReaderLink distribution centers. The role involves coordinating with publishers, Sales, and Marketing to resolve discrepancies and ensure on-time delivery.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, prior buying or inventory experience, and strong skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This is an in-office, fast-paced role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related business subject required.
• Previous buying or inventory experience preferred.
• Experience with working with the F&O system preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders across all publishers and ReaderLink Distribution Centers to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
• Review and resolve quarantine inventory.
• Enter and maintain items into F&O.
• Communicate all product discrepancies between Supply Planning, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with our publishers and licensors.
• Handle multiple tasks and work extra hours to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned, directed, or requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

High energy level

Ability to manage multiple projects

Numerical / mathematical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree or related business subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Supply Planner I will create, manage and maintain purchase orders and inventory across all Readerlink distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders across all publishers and ReaderLink Distribution Centers to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
• Review and resolve quarantine inventory.
• Enter and maintain items into F&O.
• Communicate all product discrepancies between Supply Planning, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with our publishers and licensors.
• Handle multiple tasks and work extra hours to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned, directed, or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related business subject required.
• Previous buying or inventory experience is preferred.
• Experience with working with the F&O system is preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• High energy level with the ability to keep multiple projects on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
• Proficient in basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to do algebra, calculate figures and amounts, and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The work is performed in an office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Employee is occasionally exposed to vibration and dust.

Salary

$50,000.00 - $58,000.00

Employee Benefits

• Health Plans - Medical, Dental & Prescription
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health & Dependent Care
• Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
• Vacation Pay & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Author Events
• Publisher-sponsored Book Club

Equal Opportunity Employer

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [e-mail], or call: [phone].