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K-12 Operations ManagerKendall Hunt Publishing is looking for someone who wants to work in a dynamic and professional environment while making valuable contributions. We are seeking a highly organized and strategic K-12 Operations Manager to lead inventory planning, custom publishing operations, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination within our K-12 division. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and support strategic initiatives. If these characteristics sound like you, we want to talk with you! Who Is Kendall Hunt Publishing?Throughout its history, Kendall Hunt Publishing has grown with an emphasis on its employees, fearlessness in innovation, and a strong grip on its values. Today Kendall Hunt continues to expand by growing its number of educational products, creating new companies and extending its services across the country and beyond. Through diversity and willingness to adapt to the ever-changing publishing industry, Kendall Hunt is a company dedicated to growing with the public to best serve the people of the community.When you work at Kendall Hunt, you immediately notice the collaboration, friendliness, and sense of purpose among our employees. Our customers, students, authors, and other outside contacts are always our top priority. We are constantly uncovering new sales channels for current product lines or finding new products to sell to current customers. Join our team of evolving employees to help us maintain our competitive edge in the industries we serve. www.kendallhunt.comIn A Typical Work Week, K-12 Operations Manager Will... 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. Who We Need! Someone with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills who can effectively coordinate projects and operational initiatives. 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. 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.  Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in your life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand that the benefits an employer offers can be just as appealing as the job itself.Our companies offer:Job Stability: Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 yearsCareer Growth: Gain great experience to promote to higher roles! Many of our leadership and upper-management staff have worked their way up in our family of companiesAffordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityGenerous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharingA generous paid time off package at hire, plus paid holidaysScholarship and tuition reimbursementVISA sponsorship is not available for this position HRDept@kendallhunt.comAn Equal Opportunity Employer