Job Description: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 and Associate Director of Trade Finance and 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. The Analyst will provide financial analysis regarding the impact of various inventory decisions. Because this position is a part of Trade Finance organization an interest and/or knowledge of financial and accounting concepts is ideal.RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Associate Director and Senior Manager, in managing to optimal inventory levels while minimizing cost of product and stockouts.
Generate and publish inventory reports and performance metrics to various levels of management.
Provides and explains financial information and guidance effectively to all 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.
WHO WE AREScholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .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 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
Thank 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 financial 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 degree in Accounting or Finance a plusExperience :
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, Oracle and other financial systems a plus.
Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:FinanceLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 69,570.00 - 85,030.00EEO Statement:Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)EEO Scholastic Policy StatementPay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
