Bible Publishing Production & Demand Lead

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Newtown; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bank/bankhol

Private medical insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension

Life assurance up to 4x annual salary

Green travel schemes

Job summary

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is seeking a Production Manager and Demand Planner for the Bible and Prayer Book list. You will oversee production, demand planning and global distribution, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to high quality standards.

You will collaborate with publishing, marketing, supply chain and external suppliers to optimize titles and schedules across international markets.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a publishing, production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of print production processes, including typesetting, proofreading, design and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn specialist production techniques and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, demand planning and distribution of Bible and Prayer Book portfolio worldwide.
• Deliver a portfolio of 160–180 active titles with on-schedule publications and within budget.
• Analyse sales, stock and supply chain data to support planning and inventory decisions.
• Build relationships with global printers, binders, designers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage publication schedules, manufacturing activities and stock transfers across markets.
• Provide production expertise to support product development, editorial, marketing and commercial initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, workflows and production processes.
• Act as a key member of the Bibles publishing team in operational planning and decision-making.
• Support sustainable production practices and participate in environmental initiatives.
• Review product samples and archive materials; maintain SAP knowledge.
• Participate in demand planning and production working groups; support stock movements.

Skills

Project management

Print production

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is seeking a Production Manager and Demand Planner for the Bible and Prayer Book list. You will oversee production, demand planning and global distribution, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to high quality standards.

You will collaborate with publishing, marketing, supply chain and external suppliers to optimize titles and schedules across international markets.