About Guinness World Records: What’s the fastest game bird in Europe? This was the question that inspired the founding of Guinness World Records back in 1955. Starting with a single book published from a room above a gym, GWR has grown to become a global multimedia brand, with offices in London, New York, Miami, Beijing, Tokyo and Dubai. Today, we deliver world-class content, not just through Books, but via TV shows, Social Media and Live Events. Our in-house consultancy works closely with brands and businesses around the world to harness the power of record-breaking and deliver award-winning campaigns and business solutions. Our ultimate purpose is to inspire people – individuals, families, schools, groups, companies, communities and even entre countries – to read about, watch, listen to and participate in record-breaking.
About the department
Role reports to Production Director and is part of the global publishing team covering editorial, production, sales, marketing and PR; responsible for over 2.5 million physical books per year.
About the role
To manage the full global distribution service for the publishing products; ensuring accurate inventory and sales data management, order processing, distribution, payments and distribution costs.
Responsibilities: ·
- To manage all distribution contracts and contacts globally; pitching and contracting distribution services; checking terms and fees, monthly reconciliations, charges and payments against expectations, to manage costs and ensure the best ROI.
- To manage the full global distribution service for the publishing products including; liaison with sales teams and licensees for the collation and breakdown of orders/ PO’s; order inputting & invoicing; valid packing specifications & delivery expectations; scheduling accurate and prompt direct deliveries or collections from printer, confirmation/proof of delivery; challenging issues fines or charges.
- Monitor and control inventory including; managing stock movement, storage, destruction; controlling and challenging allocations & returns, managing storage costs and ensuring timely destruction of stock and certification where prudent.
- Liaise with distribution suppliers and finance team on a day to day basis to ensure accurate account administration, order invoicing and maintenance of sales title data, customer credit control, credit credentials, ensure efficient payment dates, monitor aged debtor reports and distributor charges via distributor systems. Liaising with internal production teams, customers/licensees/distributors and finance regarding any additional service charges.
- Collate, maintain and execute POS allocation and distribution schedule via close liaison with Sales and Marketing teams.
- Manage sales data collation services, contract, relationships and information systems from Nielsen, Bookscan etc,
- Data management; responsible for sales data management system, collate sales plans and rate of sale, compile sales reports and analyse results.
Desired Skills and Experience: ·
- Excellence in systems management, administration, scheduling, organisation and data analysis.
- Excellence in communication and relationship management.
- Good MS Office skills essential and excellent Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of logistics & supply chain operations is essential.
- Experience in Publishing Sales Inventory or Book Distribution is essential
How to apply
Please send us your CV to [email protected]
