Supply & Demand Planner

SUMMARY:Reporting to the Supply & Demand Planning Manager, the Supply & Demand Planner will support inventory planning and demand forecasting for a couple of our large imprints.  This role assists our Planning Manager by reviewing key inventory and sales reports to aid HBG’s print decisions and inventory maintenance, while working closely with Publishing Groups, Manufacturing, Sales, Fulfillment, and Warehouse Operations to support the diverse range of authors, titles, and publishing divisions at Hachette Book Group, a leading US trade book publisher.  This is a NYC based role. Please note our current hybrid model is two days per week in the office. Effective in January 2025, HBG’s hybrid model will be 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• BA/BS/MS in a quantitative field preferred but not required.
• At least 5 years background 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 with the ability to effectively interact with various teams involved in the forecast process.
• Proven analytical skills and adeptness with analytical tools, including advanced Excel.

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter. We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to our open role.  As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.    Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   The compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.   The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.