Dir, Pricing, Planning and Inventory

Job Description

Are you ready to drive strategic growth and operational excellence at one of media's most dynamic companies? Scripps Networks is seeking a visionary Director of Pricing, Planning & Inventory who will be responsible for increasing efficiency from an operational perspective and positioning the Networks for growth via sales planning & inventory processes. This remote leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our sales operations while leading a talented team of professionals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Drives the development and implementation of strategic sales planning
• Manages sales planning and maximizes inventory across all networks
• Approves sales proposals and planning rates for client/agency submission
• Manages re-expression of dollars, sell-off and cancellation options terms
• Approves distribution of ADU schedules
• Manages and prioritizes sales planers' workload and distributes work accordingly
• Manages a team of sales assistants and sales planners
• Recommends and implements new or improved processes and tools to enhance the planning process
• Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BA/BS degree preferred
• 8-10 years inventory and/or sales planning experience
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and process improvement
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Aptitude in decision making and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, expedite, analyze, prioritize and work well interdepartmentally with all levels of management
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to s/ucceed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-02yz8e-216-73-216-111-42 in your application.