K12 Operations Manager

About Us

Kendall Hunt Publishing is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, we emphasize our employees, innovation, and strong values. Our team is collaborative, friendly, and purpose-driven, with a focus on customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels and finding new products to meet the needs of our customers.

Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve.

Responsibilities

• Manage K-12 product inventory levels and monitor inventory performance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales to understand adoption status and forecast inventory needs.
• Recommend initial print runs and reprint quantities to K-12 leadership.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding obsolete inventory.
• Manage relationships with kit vendors to ensure quality products and services.
• Coordinate with Product Development to identify and implement vendor solutions.
• Monitor inventory levels at vendor locations and manage purchase orders.
• Identify and establish relationships with new vendors to support business needs.
• Serve as the primary project manager for custom publishing opportunities.
• Coordinate custom publishing projects across internal departments and provide cost and pricing analysis.
• Support product launches and revisions through cross-functional coordination with Sales, Product Development, and Marketing teams.
• Assist with annual pricing reviews and product pricing updates.
• Ensure alignment across departments regarding launch schedules, inventory requirements, and customer communications.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, analyze operational data, and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and internet-based software applications.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing.
• A generous paid time off package at hire, plus paid holidays.
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
• Job stability: Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years.
• Career growth opportunities: Many of our leadership and upper-management staff have worked their way up in our family of companies.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.