Demand Planning Coordinator

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing • Full-time • Albany, New York Metropolitan Area, US • 2d ago

1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA Req #514

Friday, April 25, 2025

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

As an Entry-Level Demand Planning Coordinator, you will support the Demand Planning team in forecasting book sales, analyzing market trends, and coordinating inventory levels to meet customer demand. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a keen interest in the publishing industry, and a desire to grow within supply chain and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of demand forecasts for frontlist and backlist titles.
Monitor sales data and analyze historical trends to support accurate forecasting.
Work closely with sales, marketing, and production teams to gather relevant data for planning.
Support inventory optimization by tracking stock levels and suggesting replenishment strategies.
Help prepare weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy.
Maintain planning tools, databases, and spreadsheets to ensure data integrity.
Contribute to special projects aimed at improving forecasting processes and supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Publishing, or a related field.
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, basic formulas); familiarity with forecasting tools a plus.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
Interest or experience in the publishing industry preferred but not required.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

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