Inventory Analyst

Description :NOTE: The role is based in NYC and requires following Scholastic’s hybrid in-office policy.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Trade organization is a division of Scholastic Inc. which publishes on average 600 titles/SKUs per year and maintains a backlist of 8K+ titles/SKUs with purchases of +/-$100M per year. The Analyst, Inventory Planning, will team with the Senior Manager of Inventory Management, in the management of inventory decisions for all Trade-parented products, both frontlist and backlist. This individual will gather, analyze, review, and summarize key data elements and create appropriate reports for assessing print decisions across the business.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport 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.About ScholasticFor more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. .Some benefits that we offer: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 ContributionsTuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degreesGenerous Parental Leave ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discountThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: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.Education: BA/BS degreeExperience: 1+ years of experience in an inventory and/or supply chain role preferred.Previous experience in publishing/media a plus.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.Knowledge of Blue Yonder, Power BI systems a plus.Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:Distrib & Matls MgmtLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 64,400.00 - 70,000.00