Inventory Operations Analyst (Fully Remote)

Penguin Random House; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House is seeking a data-focused team member to support Inventory Management with strong analytical and communication skills. You will act as a nexus between teams, developing operational best practices and analyzing KPIs.

Responsibilities include supporting cost-savings initiatives, managing daily title operations at remote locations, and maintaining dashboards and reporting against KPIs for data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI and SQL are a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• No publishing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support cost-savings initiatives and print-on-demand programs.
• Manage daily title operations at remote locations and data flows from external vendors.
• Maintain dashboards, stock reviews, and reporting against KPIs.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

• Data-focused role supporting Inventory Management with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Acts as nexus between teams, developing operational best practices and analyzing KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support cost-savings initiatives and non-traditional inventory programs like print on demand.
• Manage daily title operations at remote locations and data flows from external vendors.
• Maintain dashboards, stock reviews, and reporting against established KPIs.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' data analysis experience with excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI and SQL a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• No publishing experience required.
• Salary of $70,500 with eligibility for annual profit award or bonus.

Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is the world's leading adult and children's publishing house, operating across North America, the UK, and many other regions. With nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints, it fosters a vibrant, diverse international community committed to quality and innovation.