VP-Inventory&Analysis

NCM•New York, NY

13d•$180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The VP of Inventory & Analysis leads a three-person team within NCM’s larger sales organization. The team manages commercial inventory, monitors its consumption and availability, collaborates with Sales and Pricing & Planning to identify opportunities to close deals and increase revenue, and stewards deals by tracking audience delivery against guarantees, planning make-good inventory when needed, and reporting pacing and audience performance. The group also creates film attendance projections that inform the audiences sold to clients and leads the team’s SOX controls, including monthly controls and revisions as needed. The VP is the team’s subject-matter expert for strategic, developmental, and business-process discussions, applying expertise in internal systems to address strategic challenges and operational issues. The role includes developing reports and tools as strategy and reporting requirements change, providing feedback to EIS on business systems, and leading or advising on the architecture of new tools used in the Inventory workflow. The VP recommends strategies to maximize revenue and product utilization, improves department workflows and efficiency, and maintains strong relationships and communication with partner departments and NCM’s Executive Team. The role works closely with Pricing & Planning and Business & Network Operations, supports National and Local Sales, and motivates and develops the three Inventory team members. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Out-of-market applicants are welcome; NCM does not pay relocation expenses.

Requirements

15 or more years of business experience in media buying or planning.
10 or more years of people management and mentoring experience.
College degree required.
Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.
Proficiency in Power BI and other Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to attain proficiency with new systems quickly.
Motivational leadership and ability to set and maintain high expectations for a team.
Strong teamwork and ability to work gracefully with diverse personalities with minimal conflict.
Ability to nurture professional relationships in person and across distances.
Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with staff at all levels.
Comfort interacting and negotiating with Sales Executives.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress, high-volume environment and meet deadlines accurately.
Self-motivated, assertive, and energetic.
Ability to demonstrate NCM’s core values: Honor, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, and Perseverance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with targeting and upfront planning is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Inventory & Analysis group and manage its three team members.
Manage NCM commercial inventory and track its consumption and availability.
Collaborate with Sales and Pricing & Planning to develop inventory strategies that help close deals or increase revenue.
Oversee deal stewardship, including tracking audience delivery against guarantees and planning make-good inventory when warranted.
Oversee pacing and posting of audience performance and film attendance projections.
Lead SOX controls for the team, including monthly controls and revisions as needed.
Recommend strategic solutions to maximize revenue and product utilization.
Provide feedback and insight to EIS on development of key business systems.
Lead or consult on the architecture of new tools incorporated into the Inventory workflow to ensure continuity and optimization.
Work with other teams to improve workflow and processes, including building and implementing Excel-based reports and tools.
Use historical movie performance and upcoming movie expectations to make informed decisions about film projections and audience demographic composition.
Motivate, manage, and foster learning and career development for three Inventory team members supporting National and Local Sales.
Develop and maintain strong relationships and communication with partner departments, particularly the NCM Executive Team.
Work with Pricing & Planning and Business & Network Operations to ensure collaboration and high-quality service for internal and external clients.
Create strategies to improve department and team operations.