Inventory Analyst - Publishing
A rewarding opportunity for an experienced and talented Inventory Analyst to manage, maintain and monitor the stock inventory of Macmillan Education
Summary about this job
Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory
Company: Macmillan Education Australia
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-4845-8283
Fax: +61-7-8251-9275
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Detail information about job Inventory Analyst - Publishing. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Join a global company and leader in educational publishing
- Full-time, permanent position, with competitive salary
- Based in vibrant South Yarra, Melbourne
About us
In 2018, Macmillan Education celebrates 175 years of global publishing excellence. At Macmillan Education Australia we are committed to continuing this fine tradition by creating inspiring, engaging resources that make every day a great day for teachers and students. We are a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about customers, innovation and improving educational outcomes for all learners through our unswerving commitment to publishing excellence.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Inventory Analyst to manage and maintain our stock inventory at an optimum level according to the selling cycle. This includes liaising and placing orders with suppliers and freight forwarders as well as managing relationships with consignment agencies. The inventory Analyst is also responsible for managing logistics, system coordination and reporting. For example, setting up and maintaining all Macmillan and Buy-In titles in the UBD Bookmaster Distribution system.
Our ideal candidate is an analytical thinker and is able to recommend and implement strategies to reduce excess inventory including opportunities to move titles from stock to print on demand. The Inventory Analyst plays a key support function for Sales, Customer Support, Publishing, Finance, and Marketing by providing title, pricing, OP or ISBN information. Report preparation will be key to support business decisions, therefore advanced excel skills and attention to detail are crucial.
Skills and experience
- Tertiary degree or qualification (Mandatory)
- 5 years’ previous experience as Inventory Controller/Manager with large number of SKUs experience (Mandatory)
- Advanced excel skills (Mandatory)
- Previous use of an AS400 system, Bookmaster (Preferable)
- Previous experience with IBM Cognos (Preferable).
- Previous sales experience or sales aptitude (Preferable).
Macmillan Education Australia is part of the Springer Nature group. We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work for a global company that is committed to proactively creating educational publishing solutions in local and overseas markets
- Supportive management and a collegiate team
- A competitive salary based on your skills and experience
- Full-time, on-going position, based in South Yarra, Melbourne
How to apply
If you are a talented, self-motivated individual with a track record of success, we want to hear from you. Please apply now by clicking 'Apply for this job'. You will need to include your CV and a covering letter. Your cover letter must detail the following:
- What interests you about the role
- The skills and knowledge you can offer
- Your relevant work experience
- Confirmation that you have the right to live and work in Australia
Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 8 July 2018