Word on Fire Catholic Ministries
Procurement and Distribution Manager
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.
Location Elk Grove Village, IL
Employment Type Full-time
Responsibilities
Directly supervise a team of procurement and distribution employee(s)
Perform purchasing functions for the ministry, such as issuing requests for quotes, purchase orders, pricing verification, and payment authorization
Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, and vendors to anticipate future product availability and timelines
Work with relevant departments to ensure products are purchased at the correct specifications and budget
Maintain accurate records of product specifications, including carton quantities
Create and maintain vendor and materials databases
Assist in forecasting sales demand and maintaining appropriate product inventory levels in the domestic warehouse
Manage the forecasting, purchasing, and distribution of the periodical mailing lists
Maintain accurate mailing records which are reviewed yearly by the USPS
Review purchase orders and ensure they are accurate and within the proposed purchasing budget
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality products
Evaluate supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions
Source additional suppliers to ensure an uninterrupted pipeline of supplies
Monitor and analyze costs related to purchasing and inventory and seek opportunities for cost reduction
Communicate with the warehouse team weekly with order projections and ensure accurate shipping and handling of orders
Work with internal and external partners to conduct annual warehousing and purchasing audit
Requirements
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field or equivalent experience
5 years experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or a related field
Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
Creative problem solver
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with forecasting demand, vendor negotiations, and cost analysis in a warehouse/distribution environment
Experience supervising and mentoring a team
Excellent interpersonal skills for building professional relationships and cross-departmental collaboration
Reporting and projection skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within book manufacturing or distribution
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk for multiple hours during warehouse audits
Occasionally lifts boxes up to 25 pounds
Compensation and Benefits The estimated base pay range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually. Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.
Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!
Word on Fire is founded upon and intends to prioritize its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire’s religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual’s religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.
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Location Elk Grove Village, IL
Employment Type Full-time
Responsibilities
Directly supervise a team of procurement and distribution employee(s)
Perform purchasing functions for the ministry, such as issuing requests for quotes, purchase orders, pricing verification, and payment authorization
Maintain knowledge of trends, prices, and vendors to anticipate future product availability and timelines
Work with relevant departments to ensure products are purchased at the correct specifications and budget
Maintain accurate records of product specifications, including carton quantities
Create and maintain vendor and materials databases
Assist in forecasting sales demand and maintaining appropriate product inventory levels in the domestic warehouse
Manage the forecasting, purchasing, and distribution of the periodical mailing lists
Maintain accurate mailing records which are reviewed yearly by the USPS
Review purchase orders and ensure they are accurate and within the proposed purchasing budget
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality products
Evaluate supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions
Source additional suppliers to ensure an uninterrupted pipeline of supplies
Monitor and analyze costs related to purchasing and inventory and seek opportunities for cost reduction
Communicate with the warehouse team weekly with order projections and ensure accurate shipping and handling of orders
Work with internal and external partners to conduct annual warehousing and purchasing audit
Requirements
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field or equivalent experience
5 years experience in purchasing, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or a related field
Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
Creative problem solver
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with forecasting demand, vendor negotiations, and cost analysis in a warehouse/distribution environment
Experience supervising and mentoring a team
Excellent interpersonal skills for building professional relationships and cross-departmental collaboration
Reporting and projection skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within book manufacturing or distribution
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk for multiple hours during warehouse audits
Occasionally lifts boxes up to 25 pounds
Compensation and Benefits The estimated base pay range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually. Word on Fire determines individual compensation on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and geographic location. This role may be eligible for annual merit increases based on individual performance.
Word on Fire also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
Work-from-home Wednesdays and up to 20 additional work-from-home days throughout the year
Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!
Word on Fire is founded upon and intends to prioritize its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire’s religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual’s religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.
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