Inventory and Logistics Manager

Chronicle Books; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share plan

Hybrid schedule NYC office

Health insurance

Job summary

Galison Publishing seeks an Inventory and Logistics Manager to oversee inventory movement across the supply chain, coordinating freight, customs, and third-party logistics while driving cost control and data-driven reporting. The role partners with Production, Sales, Finance, distributors, and brokers to resolve issues and improve processes.

The position combines day-to-day execution with process improvement, offering a hybrid work schedule in New York and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in logistics, inventory control, distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, or related operations.
• Working knowledge of international freight, customs, shipping documentation, warehouse operations, inventory movements, and third-party logistics.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, including reconciling multiple data sources, validating calculations, investigating exceptions, and explaining business implications.
• Experience with ERP/inventory systems; Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central or comparable experience preferred.
• Strong organization, follow-through, written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive escalation skills.
• Process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify root causes, establish useful metrics, and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with freight forwarders, customs brokers, factories, warehouses, and other logistics providers for inbound shipments.
• Select and coordinate shipping methods and routes; monitor bookings, documentation, shipment timing, warehouse ETAs, freight costs, and service issues.
• Maintain HTS/tariff classifications and support customs clearance, CPSC, and other import/compliance requirements.
• Maintain visibility into warehouse, in-transit, consignment, transfer, rework, and other inventory; research and resolve material variances.
• Coordinate inventory corrections, transfers, cycle counts, disposals, rework, consignment movements, and special handling with internal and external partners.
• Monitor stockouts, backorders, aging inventory, receiving discrepancies, and replenishment needs; elevate risks and recommend action.
• Partner with Sales and Production on seasonal priorities, key customer requirements, launch timing, custom/drop-ship programs, and inventory availability.
• Prepare monthly inventory reconciliation and logistics reporting, as well as KPIs.
• Develop actionable measures for shipment performance, lead times, receiving discrepancies, landed costs, stockouts, and turnaround time.
• Identify root causes and implement process improvements that improve service, inventory accuracy, speed, or cost.
• Maintain reliable tracking of open issues, non-recurring projects, escalations, and corrective actions through completion.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Process improvement

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (Dynamics/Business Central)

Job description

Description

Galison Publishing is looking for an Inventory and Logistics Manager to oversee the movement and visibility of inventory across Galison Publishing’s supply chain, from factories and international shipping through warehouse receipt, inventory reconciliation, customer and consignment movements, and exception resolution. The role serves as a primary operational contact for freight, customs, tariff/compliance, inventory, and third-party logistics matters and partners closely with Production, Sales, Finance, distributors, suppliers, customs brokers and freight forwarders. The position combines day-to-day execution with process improvement, cost control, data-driven reporting, and proactive issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison with freight forwarders, customs brokers, factories, warehouses, and other logistics providers for inbound shipments.
• Select and coordinate shipping methods and routes; monitor bookings, documentation, shipment timing, warehouse ETAs, freight costs, and service issues.
• Maintain HTS/tariff classifications and support customs clearance, CPSC, and other import/compliance requirements.
• Maintain visibility into warehouse, in-transit, consignment, transfer, rework, and other inventory; research and resolve material variances.
• Coordinate inventory corrections, transfers, cycle counts, disposals, rework, consignment movements, and special handling with internal and external partners.
• Monitor stockouts, backorders, aging inventory, receiving discrepancies, and replenishment needs; elevate risks and recommend action.
• Partner with Sales and Production on seasonal priorities, key customer requirements, launch timing, custom/drop-ship programs, and inventory availability.
• Prepare monthly inventory reconciliation and logistics reporting, as well as KPIs.
• Develop actionable measures for shipment performance, lead times, receiving discrepancies, landed costs, stockouts, and turnaround time.
• Identify root causes and implement process improvements that improve service, inventory accuracy, speed, or cost.
• Maintain reliable tracking of open issues, non-recurring projects, escalations, and corrective actions through completion.

Hiring Salary Range

$73,000 to $84,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits

• Galison offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

Schedule

Employees at Galison follow a regular hybrid schedule in our New York City office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

About us

Galison creates puzzles, games, home office stationery, and gift products to bring art into people’s lives. Mudpuppy creates toys, puzzles, and games that delight kids with color, design, and ideas about the world, sparking imagination and creating experiences that engage the whole family. Brass Monkey offers products that ride the line between roadside souvenirs and fine china, creating well-designed products that just happen to have a sense of humor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in logistics, inventory control, distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, or related operations.
• Working knowledge of international freight, customs, shipping documentation, warehouse operations, inventory movements, and third-party logistics.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, including reconciling multiple data sources, validating calculations, investigating exceptions, and explaining business implications.
• Experience with ERP/inventory systems; Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central or comparable experience preferred.
• Strong organization, follow-through, written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive escalation skills.
• Process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify root causes, establish useful metrics, and implement corrective actions.