Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory

July 6, 2026

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Overview Make an Impact! At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide from kindergarten through graduate school. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life. How can you make an impact? McGraw Hill, the leading provider of digital and print educational resources, is looking for a Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory. The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for managing a defined portfolio of products to ensure the right inventory is available to support service level and business objectives. This role translates demand forecasts into actionable supply decisions by analyzing historical demand, monitoring inventory positions, creating purchase orders and work orders, and actively managing backorders. The Supply Chain Analyst partners closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, and Customer Service to balance supply, cost, and service. This is an entry‑level role designed for individuals looking to build a foundation in inventory and supply planning through hands‑on ownership of products and day‑to‑day execution. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. While this position is remote, preference will be given to candidates based in the Eastern or Central Time Zones. What you will be doing: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Manage a portfolio of assigned SKUs, maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support forecasted demand and service goals</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Review demand forecasts and translate them into replenishment and production requirements</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Analyze historical sales and inventory movement to identify trends, risks, and planning assumptions</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Create, maintain, and release purchase orders and work orders in accordance with planning policies and lead times</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Monitor inventory positions, on-hand balances, and inbound supply to proactively address gaps or excess</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Own backorder management for assigned products, including root cause identification and resolution planning</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Coordinate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Customer Service to prioritize supply recovery and customer fulfillment</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Communicate supply issues, risks, and recovery timelines clearly to stakeholders</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Track and follow up on late or constrained supply to minimize service impact</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Use Excel to track inventory, demand, supply, and backorders</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Maintain planning files, logs, and reports to support decision-making and communication</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Analyze variances between forecast, orders, and actual demand to support continuous improvement</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Leverage Power BI dashboards to review trends and performance</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Collaborate closely with Demand Planning to understand forecast changes, seasonality, and product transitions</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Partner with Manufacturing and Operations on production schedules, lead times, and constraints</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support Finance and Planning teams with inventory and supply inputs as needed</li></ul> We’re looking for someone with: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance, or a related field </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, basic data analysis)</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">2+ years of experience in a professional setting (Supply Chain and/or Finance experience preferred) </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and make logical planning recommendations</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong attention to detail and follow through</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Clear written and verbal communication skills</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple products and priorities in a deadline-driven environment</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Internship or early career experience in supply chain, inventory planning, operations, or manufacturing</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience working with ERP or planning systems (any platform)</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Familiarity with inventory concepts such as lead times, safety stock, backorders, and service levels</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to interpret and navigate Power BI dashboards</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team</li></ul> Why work for us? The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights. The pay range for this position is between $47,500 - $70,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="">here</a> to learn more about our benefit offerings. McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email. 50545

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