Inventory Analyst

Scholastic 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.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

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