Business Operations Analyst

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Business Operations Group is looking for an Analyst, preferably with a minimum of one year's experience, to support Simon & Schuster's Customer Operations and Inventory Management functions. Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, this position's responsibilities and tasks include:
o Tracks and analyzes customer financial sales programs
o Assists in delivery of financial analyses and financial forecasts to the business office and

senior management working together with the Sales department
o Provides ad hoc and regular reporting for various groups including Sales, Business Operations and Order Management
o Assists with process documentation and database maintenance
o Provide daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reporting and analysis as needed for both Simon & Schuster's wholly owned and distribution client publishers
o Participates in overstock review processes, including providing reporting and product disposition reviews
o Analyzes remainder bid pricing
o Conducts returns analysis, audits, and manages title-level returns dispositions
o Supports and provides analyses for special projects for both the Inventory and Customer Operations Groups

This is a great position for those who enjoy continuous learning and growth as it provides a view of many cross-functional teams!

QUALIFICATIONS:
o One year work experience preferred; detail oriented with strong interpersonal & computer skills; strong task prioritization and follow-up skills; ability to multi-task & handle a diverse range of issues; proficiency with Microsoft Excel skills required; Access, IBM Cognos and basic SQL a plus; BA/BS required. The ideal candidate is naturally inquisitive, a problem solver and develops the ability to work independently.

FUNCTION: Operations

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx36z4-18-226-187-24-42 in your application.