ReaderLink

Supply Planner I

ReaderLink  •  $50k - $58k/yr  •  Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Salary: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00Employee Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To:Health Plans - Medical, Dental & PrescriptionFlexible Spending Accounts - Health & Dependent CareDisability, Life and Accident InsuranceVacation Pay & Paid Holidays401(k) with Company MatchAuthor EventsPublisher-sponsored Book Club
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 info@readerlink.com, or call: (708) 356-3737.

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About ReaderLink

ReaderLink is North America’s largest full-service book distributor. Each year, ReaderLink ships more than 325 million books and drives over $3 billion in sales for our partners.

ReaderLink serves over 300 retailers with a combined 100,000 individual storefronts. Our broad customer base is a testament to our unmatched ability to provide our services to many different types of retailers. ReaderLink's partners include mass market retailers, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenience stores, airports, and the armed forces.

ReaderLink is committed to helping its customers expand their businesses through its extensive knowledge of literary content, distribution logistics, marketing services, category management, business analytics, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment.

ReaderLink also owns Printers Row Publishing Group (PRPG), one of the top 10 book publishers in the U.S. PRPG is a major producer of children’s books, reference books, activity books, and reprints of classic literature in fresh, modern formats.

Talented people drive our business, and we strive to recruit and develop top-tier individuals! To view our open positions, please visit www.readerlink.com/careers

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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Year Founded
2011
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