Demand Planning Manager

Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size 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 world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's 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 http://www.simonandschuster.com."
Simon & Schuster is seeking a Demand Planning Manager. In this role you will be responsible for managing the frontlist Demand Planning responsibilities for Simon Element and Avid Reader Press. In addition you will:

• Review and analyze sales estimates to set first print quantities and build quantities for prepacks
• Follow up with Sales on missing orders prior to release
• Monitor presales and orders to make adjustments to printings and allocations throughout the release process
• Coordinate the release with Production and Transportation
• Daily review of incoming order for key accounts
• Manage key titles post-release
• Review and analyze sales data post release to make reprint decisions and allocation decisions
• Create point of sale projections for key accounts
• Make allocation recommendations
• Inventory reviews
• Weekly OSI title review
• Monthly returns disposition reviews with Publisher
• Maintain close relationship and communication flow with the Publishers
• Manage inventory levels of backlist for Simon Element, Avid Reader, and Atria
• Review monthly sales title by title, make printing/pricing recommendations, prepare agenda, and hold weekly reprint meetings with Associate Publishers
• Review and update the inventory system used to track backlist inventory and sales
• Review daily large orders and make allocation and reprint recommendations
• Review active reprints to ensure timely delivery and prioritization
• Order priority reprints as needed
• Send warehouse requests for inventory moves and dispositions
• Create, update, review and send out daily and weekly inventory reports
• Request updates and changes to title data with the Title Maintenance group

3+ years of experience in Inventory Planning or Operations is required
A College degree is highly preferred
Strong computer and analytical skills are a must
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 job-related 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.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. We have updated our Workplace Privacy Notice. If you have questions about data privacy, please contact us here: privacyadministrator@simonandschuster.com

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Life insurance