Analyst, Inventory - (Open to remote)

Penguin Random House is seeking an Inventory Analyst to join our team in Publishing Operations.  In this role, you will be reporting to the Director overseeing Penguin Young Readers.  You will be working with their team to maintain targeted inventory levels for backlist titles, planning and forecasting, maintaining the integrity of information stored in SAP and serving as a liaison between customer service/warehouse personnel and production departments. You will be responsible for maintaining data concerning reprints and ensuring the appropriate inventory levels for new releases.  You will be an integral part of the inner workings of supply chain interacting daily with Sales, Production, Customer Service and the Warehouse. 

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Create and distribute reprint agenda and minutes.  Suggest reprint quantities and create reprint orders in SAP  

• Create production orders for new titles and maintain title notes. 

• Liaise with customer service and the warehouse to address both customer and receiving issues and ensure timely receipt of books. 

• Liaise with Sales to estimate needs for seasonal titles 

• Prepare monthly excess reviews for Publisher meetings 

• Review sales/POS reports to identify trends and suggest reprints 

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:  

• A minimum of 1-2 years of publishing experience preferred 

• Excellent analytical skills; comfortability with numbers and data 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills  

• Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a deadline driven working environment 

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and proactively and creatively problem solve  

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI a plus but not required 
• Previous experience in Inventory Management or Sales preferred 

This role will be open to remote.

The salary for this position is $66,500.00 All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.    

Please apply by March 25, 2025 and include your resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, 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.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York, NY 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 278367