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

Penguin Random House's Publishing Operations division is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst to join its Inventory Operations team. The role is data-focused, with strong communication, organizational, and analytical aspects. It serves as the Inventory Management point person on a variety of initiatives and as a nexus between multiple teams and departments, with responsibility for developing operational best practices and analyzing performance against established KPIs.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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; No publishing experience required

Nice to have

PowerBI experience; SQL experience

Benefits

Annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results; 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