Careers at Night Owl Paper Goods

Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a part of the Night Owl Paper Goods team! We greatly appreciate your support for our company and our eco-friendly products.

Night Owl Paper Goods is a boutique stationery company devoted to creating handmade cards and gifts in a style we like to call "modern yet folksy." It started as a labor of love for Alan Henderson and Jennifer Tatham, a pair of designers who used to moonlight together making invitations, logos and letterhead for friends. Their designs were so well-received that the duo went out on a limb and flew into the stationery business full-time. Night Owl Paper Goods officially hatched in 2004, and nearly 10 years later, it's still soaring!

Night Owl Paper Goods is a non-retail studio space located in what we affectionately refer to as Birmingham, Owlabama. Our team is a small, passionate and ambitious group of go-getters who embrace each day as an opportunity to produce high-quality, hand-crafted, eco-friendly goodies that make people smile.

If you are excited about becoming part of the Night Owl Paper Goods team, we invite you to view our current job openings below. If you don't see a match, that's okay...we would still love to hear from you! Please be encouraged to send an email to jobs[@]nightowlpapergoods.com and share with us a brief summary of your career interests and experience, and we will gladly keep your information on file for future reference.

Inventory Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Specialist to manage the efficient, accurate movement of all inventory through the ordering, production and fulfillment processes, all while keeping the customer’s happiness top of mind.

In this role, you will have end-to-end ownership of all company inventories – including raw materials, supplies and finished products stored both on- and off-site – from manufacturer to end customer. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts and controls throughout the production cycle of all wholesale, retail and custom orders. You will build a strong partnership with the rest of the Night Owl Paper Goods team to make certain that orders are produced, completed and shipped on time and to standard, and that the recipients of those orders are delighted with the outcome!

We're looking for an upbeat individual who loves a challenge and has an impeccable eye for detail. An eagerness to learn and adapt are a must. A love of stationery and owl puns are appreciated, but not required. :)

Responsibilities:

• Select and negotiate with vendors to agree on best price, quality and due date.
• Place orders for supplies and raw materials in an efficient and cost-effective manner, and ensure the timely receipt and distribution of all in-bound shipments.
• Track and control cost of items ordered and produced, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Create and manage print schedules and work with the team to ensure timely production of finished products in order to fulfill inventory needs.
• Evaluate and adjust inventory stocking levels based on past order history and performance and optimize inventory levels using statistical models to design minimum, maximum and reorder levels.
• Perform hands-on quality control, inventory counts, product assembly, packaging and labeling as needed.
• Examine samples of printed product, supplies and materials and approve quality.
• Formulate and execute contingency policies/programs with suppliers.
• Respond quickly and resourcefully to customer and team member’s requests and concerns.
• Extract and analyze system data in order to identify and recommend improvements.
• Identify areas of opportunity and implement initiatives that result in organizational improvements.
• Seek, share and implement ideas and best practices from in- and outside the company, and embrace changes introduced by others.
• Promote a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.

Required Qualities and Skills:

• Skilled understanding of inventory management strategies and how to execute them
• Knowledge of elements that comprise the supply chain and how they work together
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical thinking skills and a keen ability to detect inconsistencies in data
• Juggles many priorities and is able to multi-task effectively with limited or no supervision
• Meets tight deadlines while working on several projects simultaneously
• Exercises sound business judgment, intellectual curiosity and a practical, common-sense approach to getting things done
• Troubleshoots and problem solves on the fly
• Has a thirst for personal growth and seeks out opportunities to improve him or herself and the company
• Strong communication skills
• Customer-focused and positive in both energy and attitude
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Able to work well within a team and independently
• Punctual, dependable and consistently reliable
• Mature, courteous, respectful and trustworthy
• Teachable, eager to learn and able to follow direction
• Able to champion change and drive for improvements
• Tidy and organized

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years relevant experience in supply chain and/or inventory management
• Strong computer skills and experience using MS Windows, Excel, Word, and QuickBooks
• Experience using QuickBooks and Excel to analyze inventory
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for light errands
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds

This position reports to: Owners

Reports to this position: None

Salary Range:
$30,000-$35,000 per year, depending upon experience

How to Apply:
If you think this opportunity sounds like a hoot, please send your cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs[@]nightowlpapergoods.com and share with us what makes you a perfect fit for this position. Please include "Job Inquiry: Inventory Specialist" in the subject line.

Assembly Team Member - Part-Time

Are you looking for a few extra hours of work and enjoy making things with your hands? If so, you're in luck! We're seeking part-time Assembly Team Members to join our team immediately!

As an Assembly Team Member, you will play an integral role in our production process by helping assemble a wide range of our products in our Birmingham, Owlabama studio. Responsibilities include quality control, inventory counts, product assembly, packaging and labeling.

We're looking for an upbeat individual who enjoys crafty projects and has a remarkable eye for detail. An eagerness to learn and adapt are a must. A love of stationery and owl puns are appreciated, but not required. :)

Schedules for this position are very flexible, but weekday availability is preferred. We're happy to consider individuals with availability ranging from one day a week to nearly full-time.

Required Qualities and Skills:

• Punctual and dependable
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
• Previous experience with crafts and/or handwork
• Ability to count accurately
• Positive, mature, courteous, respectful and trustworthy
• Teachable, eager to learn and able to follow direction
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Tidy and organized
• Customer-focused

Hourly Rate:
$8-$9 per hour, depending upon experience

How to Apply:
If you think this opportunity sounds like a hoot, please send a brief email to jobs[@]nightowlpapergoods.com and share with us what makes you a perfect fit for this position. Please include "Job Inquiry: Assembly Team Member" in the subject line.