[Hiring] Inventory Operations Analyst @Bertelsmann

Role Description

At Penguin Random House, our Publishing Operations division has experienced tremendous growth and is seeking an Inventory Operations Analyst to join our collaborative and dynamic Inventory Operations team!

With a focus on efficiencies and progress for the Inventory Management team, this role is data-focused, with strong communication, organizational, and analytical aspects. It is a key role within the Inventory Operations group with significant visibility and opportunity for growth.

As Inventory Analyst, you’ll be the Inventory Management point person on a variety of initiatives and a nexus between multiple teams and departments. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining operational best practices for the Inventory Management team and analyzing performance against established KPI’s. Additionally, this role will have an impact on strategic initiatives and daily operations critical to Publishing Operations at PRH.

• Development and support of ongoing cost-savings initiatives critical to the Inventory Management team and wider Publishing Operations group
• Support of non-traditional inventory programs, including automated printing and print on demand
• Daily management of titles at remote locations, including recently established UK warehouse, through local printing and transfer programs
• Ownership of data flows from external vendors into Inventory maintained reports and dashboards
• Development and maintenance of operational best practices for the Inventory Management team, including regular updates to sales and returns status, stock review and clean-up, and reporting against established KPIs
• Special projects as needed

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in data analysis or equivalent role
• Excellent analytical skills; comfortability with numbers and data
• Ability to proactively and creatively problem solve
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PowerBI and SQL experience a plus but not required
• No publishing experience required

Requirements

• The salary for this position is $70,500.
• All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
• Applications for this role will be accepted through November 11, 2026, or until the role is filled.
• We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis.
• For this position a complete application should include your resume and cover letter, as both are required for consideration.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off