At Barnes & Noble Education (“BNED”) we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more inclusive, and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry, we are committed to driving affordability, accessibility, and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together, our teams work to elevate lives through education.

As a Senior Inventory Analyst on our Inventory Control team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accuracy and integrity across our financial reporting—directly impacting the success of our business. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners, support more than 700 store locations, and dig into transactions to resolve issues, improve processes, and provide insights that shape smarter decisions. From reconciling key inventory processes to contributing to successful audits and close cycles, you’ll be at the center of work that drives both operational efficiency and financial performance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys analyzing data, solving problems, and making a measurable difference in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Manage and analyze all aspects of Rental activity, including processing, reconciliation, and margin analysis.
• Ensure Rental PMUs align with company standards.
• Investigate gross margin variances against budget and prior fiscal years.
• Confirm Sales and COGS for Rental transactions.
• Prepare and report on Inventory Reserve and Bad Debt.
• Oversee and reconcile store open/close transitions and transition inventories.
• Validate data feeds into the Stock Ledger in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare budgets and projections related to Inventory Control.
• Create and distribute inventory reports.
• Monitor changes to reserves, Textnet on-hands, and markdowns.
• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with physical inventory preparation and processing.
• Contribute to quarterly and year-end audit processes.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to four years of inventory analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills strongly preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, AS400, or Oracle Retail preferred.
• Strong detail orientation with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to run effective meetings and collaborate with co-workers, cross-functional teams, and field management.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including occasional overnight, weekend, or evening work.

NOTE:

• Note: This hybrid role is based in New Jersey and requires in-office presence three days per week. The current office is in Basking Ridge, with a planned relocation elsewhere in northern New Jersey.

We believe your success is our success, and we’re committed to supporting you in every aspect of life. At BNED, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our full-time employees receive access to medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life and disability insurance; commuter benefits; paid time off and holidays; and a broad range of additional benefits.

The hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $63,950 per year. This range represents the base salary only, in good faith at the time of posting, and the position is not eligible for bonus compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

At Barnes & Noble Education we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty, and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, protected veteran status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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