Demand Planning Coordinator
Demand Planning Coordinator
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USD 50000 - 54000
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Job Description
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of Americas Best MidSize Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages and in all printed digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the worlds most popular and widely recognized writers and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous wellknown imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster Scribner Atria Books Gallery Books Pocket Books Adams Media Simon & Schuster Childrens Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia Canada India and the United Kingdom and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at.
As an EntryLevel Demand Planning Coordinator you will support the Demand Planning team in forecasting book sales analyzing market trends and coordinating inventory levels to meet customer demand. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills a keen interest in the publishing industry and a desire to grow within supply chain and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of demand forecasts for frontlist and backlist titles.
- Monitor sales data and analyze historical trends to support accurate forecasting.
- Work closely with sales marketing and production teams to gather relevant data for planning.
- Support inventory optimization by tracking stock levels and suggesting replenishment strategies.
- Help prepare weekly and monthly reports on sales performance inventory status and forecast accuracy.
- Maintain planning tools databases and spreadsheets to ensure data integrity.
- Contribute to special projects aimed at improving forecasting processes and supply chain efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Data Analytics Publishing or a related field.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables vlookups basic formulas); familiarity with forecasting tools a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadlinedriven environment.
- Interest or experience in the publishing industry preferred but not required.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives we believe that opportunity access resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion creed sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City California Colorado Washington state and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of jobrelated factors including but not limited to geographic location market demands experience training and education. The benefits available for this position include medical dental vision 401(k) plan life insurance coverage disability benefits tuition assistance program and PTO or if applicable. Additionally employees have access to our industryfirst Broad Based Ownership program which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster LLC subject to all policies including theWorkplace Privacy Noticeand eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job FamilyDemand Planning
- Job FunctionOperations
- Pay TypeHourly
- Employment IndicatorRegular
- Min Hiring Rate$50000.00
- Max Hiring Rate$54000.00
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
