Penguin Random House is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join our team in Publishing Operations. In this role, you will be reporting to the Director overseeing Penguin Young Readers. You will be working with their team to maintain targeted inventory levels for backlist titles, planning and forecasting, maintaining the integrity of information stored in SAP and serving as a liaison between customer service/warehouse personnel and production departments. You will be responsible for maintaining data concerning reprints and ensuring the appropriate inventory levels for new releases. You will be an integral part of the inner workings of supply chain interacting daily with Sales, Production, Customer Service and the Warehouse.
Specific responsibilities include:
Create and distribute reprint agenda and minutes. Suggest reprint quantities and create reprint orders in SAP
Create production orders for new titles and maintain title notes.
Liaise with customer service and the warehouse to address both customer and receiving issues and ensure timely receipt of books.
Liaise with Sales to estimate needs for seasonal titles
Prepare monthly excess reviews for Publisher meetings
Review sales/POS reports to identify trends and suggest reprints
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
A minimum of 1-2 years of publishing experience preferred
Excellent analytical skills; comfortability with numbers and data
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a deadline driven working environment
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and proactively and creatively problem solve
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI a plus but not required
Previous experience in Inventory Management or Sales preferred
This role will be open to remote.
The salary for this position is $66,500.00 All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Please apply by March 25, 2025 and include your resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our and our
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Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.
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Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York, NY
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 278367
Penguin Random House
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