Product Coordinator

Jostens Learning • Sedalia, MO

275d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Marketing Services Product Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the purchasing, inventory management and distribution to sales of the various collateral and promotional items used within their assigned market. These responsibilities include receiving orders, sourcing, placing purchase orders, follow-up, verifying receipts and processing payments. The incumbent works with marketing managers, outside vendors, sales reps and sales management, procurement staff and marketing services personnel as applicable for program support, special projects and overall inventory control.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years customer service
• Strong PC skills in Excel and Word
• Ability to learn special proprietary software and specific software applications as dictated by market
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills
• High accuracy and close attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, assertiveness and professionalism
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment
• Self-directed with strong initiative, decision making and negotiation skills
• Project management and follow-up skills
• Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree
• Previous distribution and fulfillment experience
• Prior inventory management experience
• Oracle, inventory control and purchasing/sourcing experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory management, inventory sourcing, vendor payments & order fulfillment for market responsibilities including special projects, mailings, etc.
• Manage obsolescence and makes recommendations to product line managers on quantity and timing of product orders
• Manage inventory stock closely and coordinate delivery needs with warehouse personnel and vendors to ensure product is received in sufficient time for fulfillment by due dates
• Analyze historical data on usage, cost and obsolescence in order to make recommendations to our marketing partners
• Coordinate imprinting of imprinted order forms/marketing materials
• Support in designing the collateral or forms, developing imprinting processes as applicable, production and scheduling with vendors, internal printing staff and sales as appropriate
• Process orders via online purchase orders, phone, e-mail, mail. Process vendor invoices and reimbursements
• Initiate assembly projects and mailings. Back up for areas as needed

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage)
• Voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account
• 401K plan with immediate vesting
• Hybrid work options
• Accrued paid time off and company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED