Inventory Coordinator

MBS•Columbia, MO

About The Position

At MBS, our primary goal is to provide customers with state-of-the-art technology, maintain genuine partnerships, and offer superior knowledge of the textbook industry in an effort to simplify course material distribution for educational institutions. That's why we employ dedicated teams of customer service and sales representatives, and operations personnel to ensure each of our customers are offered the same attention to detail. We are seeking an Inventory Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will analyze sales trends, publisher policies, and reporting data to determine optimal stocking levels for course materials. The Inventory Coordinator supports cost control and margin improvement through data-driven purchasing decisions that minimize overstock and backorders. This position collaborates cross-functionally to ensure inventory availability and support departmental performance goals.

Requirements

Inventory, buyer, or relevant work experience required
Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and general computer applications
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Maintains a high level of accuracy and dependability, including consistent attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

Analyze historical sales data, publisher policies, and market information to make accurate, data-driven purchasing and stocking decisions
Determine and manage optimal stocking levels for course materials, anticipating demand to reduce costs, increase margins by anticipating sales of course materials.
Monitor high-risk and custom inventory to minimize financial exposure
Serve as a subject matter expert on course materials, including new editions, bundled packages, substitutions, and adoption changes
Act as a liaison between Acquisitions and Client Representatives to ensure timely inventory availability and address substitution notices, evaluate and adjust adoptions as needed.
Review and analyze reports on a scheduled basis and take appropriate action based on findings
Create and upload chargebacks and follow up on return requests.
Evaluate information regarding publisher policies and practices for returns.
Resolve inventory-related issues and support team problem-solving efforts.
Additional responsibilities as required.