Supply & Demand Planner

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

Hachette Book Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Supply & Demand Planner at Hachette Book Group plays a crucial role in supporting inventory planning and demand forecasting for major imprints. Reporting to the Supply & Demand Planning Manager, this position involves analyzing inventory and sales reports to inform print decisions and maintain inventory levels. The planner collaborates with various departments, including Publishing Groups, Manufacturing, Sales, Fulfillment, and Warehouse Operations, to effectively manage a diverse range of authors and titles.

Responsibilities

• Run and review daily, weekly, monthly Inventory and Forecasting Reports.
• Review key account Cancel and Reorder Reports.
• Set up and provide print recommendations for Reprint Meetings; recap Holiday Titles/Brand Books review.
• Plan forecasts and provide print recommendations during First Print Meetings.
• Enter Printing Authorizations.
• Conduct Point of Sales (POS) Forecasting.
• Maintain Sales Reservation and Transfer Requests.
• Manage Planner Codes to ensure proper planning and visibility of sales promotions.
• Monitor Reprints in Process at printers to prioritize titles by need-by date.
• Review Overstock/Remainder/Destruct, Returns Disposition, Refurbishment, and Component Storage.

Requirements

• BA/BS/MS in a quantitative field preferred but not required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a publishing industry supply & demand planning environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting, and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with various teams involved in the forecast process.
• Proven analytical skills and adeptness with analytical tools, including advanced Excel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Commuter benefit plan
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Travel assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave)
• Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services