Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator

• Full-time Hourly ($17.00 per hour)
• On-site, Solon, Ohio

Company Description

Playaway Products revolutionized the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a pre-loaded audiobook player. Since then, Playaway Products have expanded into a portfolio of innovative technology solutions that continue to transform the way the world's best audiobook, app, eBook and video content is circulated in more than 40,000 libraries, schools, and military installations. With simple and easy-to-use technology at the core of all product development, Playaway's mission is to make digital content accessible to everyone, promote literacy, and bridge the digital divide.

www.playaway.com

Summary

Playaway Products is looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to join our Operations team. This is an opportunity to grow and experience all aspects within a Supply Chain!  This entry level position will work closely with the Demand Planner to execute, through data driven decisions, purchasing needs for the company.  The primary category will be book buying to support the Wonderbook product, but will also Include packaging, office supplies, warehouse supplies, and other on-demand sourcing and procurement needs. This position will be on-site at our office in Solon, Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with new and current vendors/suppliers to establish on going, mutually beneficial relations.
• Collaborate with Demand Planner on all purchasing requirements
• Issue Purchase Orders to vendors, suppliers, and pubs
• Assist with sourcing, including obtaining pricing and samples for new products
• Purchasing of all production and facility supplies

Qualifications and Preferences

• Strong communication skills 
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in self-directed, fast paced, multi-task environment while ensuring accuracy.
• Minimum 1 year Supply Chain / Buying experience or equivalent education from accredited institution.
• Prior experience working with system driven inventory management; NetSuite experience a plus but not required

Working Conditions

• May require handling of objects that can weigh up to 35 lbs.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Additional Information

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

About our company:

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and 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.

Company: Playaway Products LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: Ohio

City:  Solon

Postal Code: 44139

Job ID: 272282