Operations Associate

Barefoot Books; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working culture

Friendly working environment

Team gatherings and volunteer opportunities

Competitive salary and profit sharing

Medical and dental benefits

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

A children's book publisher in Concord, NH is seeking an Operations Associate to support inventory management and data processes. The role requires relevant experience, strong spreadsheet skills, and offers a flexible hybrid working culture. Competitive salary range of $50-$55k per annum, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and 401k participation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in publishing or inventory management.
• Experience with database systems and data analysis.
• Strong spreadsheet skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory forecasting and critical data systems.
• Communicate inventory and production changes to stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for contracts and royalty processing.

Skills

Relevant work experience

Data analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project management

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs Suite

AI models

Job description

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We are an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s book publisher based in Concord, MA. Founded by two mothers in England in 1992, our mission is to open children’s hearts, minds and worlds through global stories and art. In 2017, we were named by Forbes as one of the 25 Best Small Companies in America and recognized as the standard for excellence in children’s books.

We are also a creative, passionate and driven team who love coming to work and making the best possible children’s books on the market, with a team of the best possible people.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in our West Concord office, with flexibility for remote work on remaining days.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Publishing Operations Manager, the Operations Associate will work collaboratively across all teams to support our inventory management, demand planning and data management processes. You\'ll manage the full cycle of inventory forecasting, maintain critical data systems, and ensure accurate sales and production reporting while serving as a key liaison across departments.

Responsibilities also include database support, working directly with customers, communicating inventory and production changes to stakeholders, and creating and maintaining reports to support marketing and sales initiatives. This role also provides administrative support for contracts and royalty processing.

This role offers excellent opportunities for growth.

What we\'re looking for

• Has 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in publishing, inventory management and/or database systems and data analysis;
• Is excited to take on a challenging role in inventory forecasting & planning;
• Gets excited about data and has exceptionally strong spreadsheet skills;
• Has an outstanding attention to detail, organizational and project management skills;
• Has the drive to self-start and resilience to problem-solve while working as part of a team;
• Is ambitious and is looking for a role with growth opportunities;
• Is experienced in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs Suite and AI models;
• Physical ability to handle book inventory, and the ability to lift and move boxes of books weighing 25 lbs;
• Believes strongly in Barefoot\'s mission to open children\'s hearts, minds and worlds.

We offer

• A flexible, hybrid working culture, with 3 days in the office highly encouraged;
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment;
• Team gatherings, lunch and learns, and volunteer opportunities;
• A salary of $50-$55k per annum, commensurate with experience, with potential for profit sharing bonus;
• Personal medical and dental benefits;
• Participation in the company’s 401k plan;
• Paid holidays, sick and personal time off;
• Paid Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day;
• Opportunities for growth and mentorship.

As a publisher whose core values focus on respect for the world’s diversity and opening doors to underrepresented voices within the publishing industry, we strongly encourage candidates of color to apply.

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, as we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

To apply, please email your resume and covering letter explaining your interest in the position to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing