Inventory Operations Analyst, Publishing Operations, Penguin Random House (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Remote; USD 63.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) & matching

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Educational assistance

Profit bonus

Zusammenfassung

Penguin Random House is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst to join the Publishing Operations team. The role focuses on data-driven analysis, developing best practices, and supporting inventory programs across remote and UK locations.

You will analyze performance against KPIs and drive initiatives in collaboration with multiple teams. The position emphasizes data handling, reporting, and process improvements in a fast-paced publishing environment.

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years’ experience in data analysis or equivalent role.
• Excellent analytical skills; comfortability with numbers and data.
• Proactively and creatively problem solve.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI and SQL experience a plus but not required.
• No publishing experience required.

Aufgaben

• Development and support of ongoing cost-savings initiatives critical to the Inventory Management team and wider Publishing Operations group.
• Support of non-traditional inventory programs, including automated printing and print on demand.
• Daily management of titles at remote locations, including recently established UK warehouse, through local printing and transfer programs.
• Ownership of data flows from external vendors into Inventory maintained reports and dashboards.
• Development and maintenance of operational best practices for the Inventory Management team, including regular updates to sales and returns status, stock review and clean-up, and reporting against established KPIs.
• Special projects as needed.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Independent worker

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

Inventory Operations Analyst, Publishing Operations, Penguin Random House (Open to Remote)

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 70,500 - yearly

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

At Penguin Random House, our Publishing Operations division has experienced tremendous growth and is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst to join our collaborative and dynamic Inventory Operations team!

With a focus on efficiencies and progress for the Inventory Management team, this role is data-focused, with strong communication, organizational, and analytical aspects. It is a key role within the Inventory Operations group with significant visibility and opportunity for growth.

As Inventory Analyst, you’ll be the Inventory Management point person on a variety of initiatives and a nexus between multiple teams and departments. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining operational best practices for the Inventory Management team and analyzing performance against established KPI’s. Additionally, this role will have an impact on strategic initiatives and daily operations critical to Publishing Operations at PRH.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Development and support of ongoing cost-savings initiatives critical to the Inventory Management team and wider Publishing Operations group
• Support of non-traditional inventory programs, including automated printing and print on demand
• Daily management of titles at remote locations, including recently established UK warehouse, through local printing and transfer programs
• Ownership of data flows from external vendors into Inventory maintained reports and dashboards
• Development and maintenance of operational best practices for the Inventory Management team, including regular updates to sales and returns status, stock review and clean-up, and reporting against established KPIs
• Special projects as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in data analysis or equivalent role
• Excellent analytical skills; comfortability with numbers and data
• Ability to proactively and creatively problem solve
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI and SQL experience a plus but not required
• No publishing experience required

The salary for this position is $70,500. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

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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Wevalue the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.