Supply Planner I

The Supply Planner I will create, manage and maintain purchase orders and inventory across all Readerlink distribution centers.
What You Will Be Doing: 

• 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.
• Communication of all product discrepancies between Supply Planning, Sales, and Marketing teams.
• Help build and maintain long-term relationships with our publishers and licensors.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work extra hours to keep projects on schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Associate’s degree in business or a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• 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.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
• Must be 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 performed is 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.