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Simon & Schuster Demand Planning Analyst in New York, New York
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
Simon & Schuster seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to support inventory planning and demand forecasting for Simon & Schuster’s backlist. This role partners with publishing and operations teams to ensure optimal inventory levels, support reprint decisions, and maintain accurate systems and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage inventory levels of backlist for multiple imprints
Review monthly sales title by title, make printing/pricing recommendations, prepare agenda, and hold weekly reprint meetings with Associate Publishers
Review and update the inventory system used to track backlist inventory and sales
Review daily large orders and make allocation and reprint recommendations
Review active reprints to ensure timely delivery and prioritization
Order priority reprints as needed
Send warehouse requests for inventory moves and dispositions
Create, update, review and send out daily and weekly inventory reports
Request updates and changes to title data with the Title Maintenance group
Departmental support—including running daily and weekly reports
Qualifications:
1–3 years of experience in Inventory Planning, Operations, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree required
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Job Details
Job Family Demand Planning
Job Function Operations
Pay Type Salary
Hiring Min Rate 58,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate 62,000 USD