Annie's, located in Berne & Fort Wayne IN, is a rapidly growing, media division of DRG and our products include magazines, books, kits and supplies, online classes and TV programming, which are targeted to home and family interests, including crafts, nostalgia and home decor. It is part of the third generation Muselman family business.

Annie's promise is to deliver exceptional products that enable creativity, nurture memories and uphold positive values. We are committed to a culture that attracts, motivates, inspires and retains extraordinary people in an environment characterized by a positive outlook, innovation, respect, integrity and family values. Come work with us!

Job Summary: The purchasing assistant coordinates the ordering of continuities books and continuity product, as well as products sourced overseas for wholesale/retail. He/she develops relationships with the vendors to ensure the best quality and delivery for all Annie’s product.

Essential Elements of the Job:

• Manages all aspects of assigned programs from start to finish
• Biweekly product reviews with product development
• Purchasing (Continuities books/kits and retail/wholesale imports)
  • Receives demand on trickledown report versus-on-hand inventory to determine order quantities, getting final approval from Manager of Continuities.
  • Receives approved order quantities from Retail for retail imports and assist with sourcing oversea retail products.
  • Sends SFG Import Spreadsheets to build new product in the SFG computer system.
  • Creates purchase orders in the SFG computer system for receiving and issues purchase orders from FileMaker
  • Approves all leaflet art files at imaging and check warning labels.
  • Ensures on-time delivery and in-stock position through PO follow-up and tracking of shipments
  • Enters ACE tasks for reorders
  • Manages Open Order Report.
• Process invoices/wire requests.
• Process inventory management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills and Work Relations:

Employee must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Employee must display initiative and act as an independent thinker who offers a creative approach to problem solving and providing solutions. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Employee must possess strong interpersonal skills and able to work together as a team.

Purchasing Assistant skills include purchasing, planning, quality assurance and research and analysis.

Employee reports directly to the Product Operations Director

Qualifications: An Associate Degree in Business Administration, Purchase and Supply or related field and/or a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a supply chain role. Employee knowledgeable of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems. Entrepreneurial spirit with strong organizational skills and a good understanding of sourcing, along with the ability to maintain vendor relations. Experience with FileMaker Pro is preferred.

We demonstrate our commitment to the talented people who make our company successful by offering:

• Competitive pay rates and bonus structures
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
• Holiday pay and PTO
• Education reimbursement assistance

You can learn more about Annie's at www.annies-publishing.com