Scholastic ยท 2 days ago
Inventory Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expScholastic is a leading publisher and distributor of children's books, dedicated to fostering literacy and learning. The Inventory Analyst will support inventory management decisions for Trade-parented products by analyzing data, generating reports, and collaborating with various departments to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.
BooksEdTechEducationPublishingTraining
Responsibilities
Support VP of Publishing Operations and Senior Manager, in managing optimal inventory levels while minimizing cost of product and stockouts
Generate and publish inventory reports and performance metrics to various levels of management
Performs due diligence for new/changing initiatives
Manage and educate other departments on new inventory initiatives; share best practices and develop an in-depth knowledge of the system and approaches. In conjunction with leveraging information and supporting sales needs
Identify opportunities for reducing inventory levels
Perform analysis to identify back-order trends to help to improve stock out rates
Assist with special assignments and ad hoc inventory investigations
Liaise with all levels of management across many different functional departments on issues relating to inventory
Qualification
Required
Ability to independently organize and lead meetings, when needed
Must be able to work with and across all levels of management
Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain and simplify inventory concepts
Capability to build relationships across organizations and influence without direct authority
Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to analyze and solve complex key issues
BA/BS degree
1+ years of experience in an inventory and/or supply chain role preferred
Strong analytical capabilities
Must be able to meet schedules/firm deadlines and make quick decisions under pressure
Must be able to work independently as well as group projects
Proficient in MS Office with a high level of competency in Excel
Preferred
1+ years of experience in an inventory and/or supply chain role preferred
Previous experience in publishing/media a plus
Knowledge of Blue Yonder, Power BI systems a plus
Benefits
Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Generous Parental Leave Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Company
Scholastic
Scholastic publishes and distributes children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-04-24Acquired
1992-02-24IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Warwick
President & CEO
Haji Glover
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
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