Manager Inventory Management Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.

This role will help shape our inventory relationships, ensuring a high-quality, diversified, and performant supply across all emerging and established digital channels. This role will be at the forefront of identifying new opportunities, optimizing existing partnerships, and driving strategic growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving, cross-screen advertising environment.

Strategic Partnership & Growth

• Evaluate, onboard, and manage strategic relationships with SSPs, ad exchanges, direct publishers, and emerging supply partners (e.g., CTV platforms, retail media networks, gaming environments).
• Negotiate high-value deals and expand existing partnerships to integrate cutting-edge product features and inventory advancements, focusing on supply path optimization (SPO) and inventory quality.
• Identify and commercialize new inventory offerings, including advanced CTV, DOOH, in-game, retail media, and high-impact immersive formats, ensuring Cadent maintains a competitive edge.
• Support an alignment of internal sellers on the optimal supply strategy for RFP responses and business development

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Act as the internal subject matter expert on the latest supply-side trends, ad formats, and technological advancements, including server-side integrations, identity solutions, and attention metrics.
• Maintain a robust understanding of the competitive landscape, developing clear POVs and differentiators for each supply partner.

Technical Integration & Performance Optimization

• Work together with Product and Engineering teams to ensure seamless technical integrations, troubleshoot delivery issues, and maintain optimal connectivity with partners.
• Manage company-wide inventory governance and technical specifications, ensuring brand safety and adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of inventory performance using advanced data analytics to identify high-performing partners, publishers, and media types.

• 5-8 years' experience in the digital advertising industry, prior experience working at a DSP/SSP/Exchange a plus
• Must understand online advertising dynamics, trends, and technologies; and campaign planning & buying (including RTB)
• Possess strong analytical framework and ability to problem solve highly technical issues
• Excellent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Ability to work with colleagues and external vendors at all levels; deep relationship building expertise
• Strong problem solving and consulting skills
• Must be able to see the big picture and be able to rally others behind that picture
• Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Effective time management skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail, proactive prioritizaton, and delivery of high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• BA/BS Degree required

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let's start the conversation!

Health & Wellbeing

• Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles
• Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
• Employer contribution to HSA
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages
• Generous and inclusive paid parental leave
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to the Calm App
• Monthly Wellness reimbursement
• Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks
• 11 observed Federal holidays
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Inclusion & Belonging

• Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community
• DEI programming and initiatives
• Company-sponsored events to bring employees together
• Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose

Financial & Security

• 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match
• Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage
• Cell phone and WiFi stipend
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools

Values

• Passionate. We are inspired partners.
• Purposeful. We create with intention.
• Curious. We discover what's possible.

The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications as well as other business and organizational needs. 

Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it's employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent's policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.

Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.