Inventory Systems Manager

Job Description

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for an Inventory Systems Manager to contribute to our Product Merchandising team in LaVergne, TN just outside Nashville. The Inventory Systems Manager manages use of inventory management systems including RELEX and legacy systems.  The manager assesses and analyzes the needs of Product Merchandising staff, providing recommendations for systems and usage, implements solutions, and develops or acquires appropriate training and documentation. In this position, you will partner with Finance and Operations to design, test, and execute IBG’s annual inventory plans. Additionally, the Product Systems Manager partners with software vendors to resolve defects and obtain product enhancements while ensuring that Product Merchandising staff has access to and knowledge of appropriate tools to work efficiently and effectively and achieve corporate inventory management goals.

Do you have experience working with publishers?  Have a passion for helping publishers be successful?

At Ingram, our publisher-facing business offers more than just traditional wholesale services.   It offers fully integrated and relevant solutions for client publishers.   Comprised of book printing, digital book, distribution, publishing sales and marketing services, this part of Ingram’s business helps publishers discover more ways to sell content in markets across the globe.  Based in the Nashville area, New York, Berkeley and other locations, our teams are collaborative, innovative, dynamic, and passionate about the business. 

The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the content they want in the simplest ways.  If you share that passion, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to a strategic part of the business that is evolving and expanding, we can’t wait to meet you!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences or business degree
• 2 - 5 years in Purchasing or Inventory Management or equivalent knowledge and experience working within the book industry required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and implements current and future projects relating to upgrades of inventory management and forecasting systems including RELEX and legacy systems.  Provides recommendations for future systems purchase, upgrade, and usage.
• Translates business requirements into effective functional requirements documents for internal and 3rd party IT developers.
• Participates in the development of the department’s strategic goals and direction; set aggressive and relevant goals for the development of these functions.
• Identifies training needs and opportunities, and provide, coordinate, or otherwise arrange for appropriate training and documentation for Product Merchandising and related staff on all inventory management software and systems in common use.
• Assesses and analyzes Product Management structure and needs, and apply available tools to ensure an efficient, supportive, and user-friendly environment to non-technical users.
• Provides user support in resolving day-to-day system-related issues, acting as liaison between Product Merchandising, IT support groups, and 3rd party software providers.
• This list is not exhaustive

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits:

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
  • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
  • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
  • Wellness program with access to local fitness centers for one low price - onsite gym and basketball court for associates
• Avid reader? Numerous opportunities to engage with books and authors
  • Free card registration at the Nashville Public Library
  • Free advance copies available throughout our HQ in Greater Nashville
  • Discounted offers to self-publish with IngramSpark®!
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
  • Company match program for United Way donations
  • Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
• Casual Dress Code

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. 

Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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