Client Inventory Assistant

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats.

Due to the growth within our Client Sales and Distribution services, Simon & Schuster UK Ltd are looking to appoint a Client Inventory Assistant within our Publishing Operations team. This role will be responsible for running stock reports and assisting the Publishing Operations Executive for all Simon & Schuster’s Clients including; VIZ Media, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Rebellion, Black Library, Inner Traditions, Authors Equity, Red Wheel Weiser and New Modern.

This role will require the individual to run availability reports and help manage stock levels, maintain availability, KPI reporting which lead to making decisions on initial orders and managing the life cycle of a book across our Clients in the UK.

The Job Role

Reporting to the Head of Publishing Operations, your role will include shared responsibility on all title orders ensuring key delivery dates and costs are met. This role will involve working with both publishing and warehouse systems and assist in the preparations for meetings associated with the management of our clients front and backlist titles. You will have the ability to run availability reports and help manage stock levels. The post holder will work closely with other key aspects of the business, warehouse, and freight forwarders.

The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of, or experience in, inventory management, logistics, supply chain operations, stock control, and freight, although full training will be provided. You will be an effective communicator, confident in building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and will thrive in a small, hardworking team environment. Strong administrative, organisational, and time management skills are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. You will also possess excellent data analysis skills and the ability to make sound, independent decisions. Commercial awareness, a positive "can-do" attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively are key to succeeding in this role.

Starting from £27,000. Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.