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Kaplan is seeking a part-time Manufacturing Buyer for Print Production to manage procurement processes, ensure quality supply chain operations, and collaborate with stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities: Coordinate inventory buys, manage vendor relationships, analyze cost patterns, validate inventory receipts, and drive process improvements.

Skills: Strong organization, analytical, and communication skills; knowledge of print production preferred; ability to learn procurement systems.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, procurement, or related field, or 8 years equivalent experience; 2+ years in print production preferred.

Location: Remote/Nationwide, USA

Compensation: $25 - $25 / Hourly

Job Title 

Manufacturing Buyer-Print Production (Part-Time)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The Manufacturing Buyer-Print Production will be responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure that students consistently receive high-quality products synonymous with the Kaplan name. The person in this role will also be responsible for developing strategies to optimize the print supply chain. Excellent attention to detail, great communication skills, and a collaborative attitude are all key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate initial inventory buy for new physical products. Gather product requirements and source best print vendor options for meeting the needs of the product launch by balancing quality, cost, & delivery.
• Manage existing physical inventory levels of products at 3PL warehouse and place replenishment orders to ensure that we do not run out while keeping the cost per unit low and minimizing the risks of future inventory obsolescence.
• Management of inventory and out of stock information within our OPS system and communicate to impacted business partners
• Analyze cost and usage patterns and make recommendations for product changes
• Validation of inventory receipts at 3PL warehouse and vendor invoice processing.
• Drive continuous improvements in all facets of procurement and fulfillment process.
• Optimize delivery performance in terms of accuracy, timeliness, cost containment, and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in finance, procurement, inventory management or related field or 8 years equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in print production preferred.
• Familiarity or ability to learn Firebrand’s POMS purchase order module, BDS, Oracle financials, 3PL’s LogPro system
• Strong organization skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated, a team player, and change agent

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards.

The salary rate for this position is $25.00 per hour.

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Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Procurement

Business Unit

00072 Kaplan Test Prep

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.