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Job title:
Operations Assistant
Line manager
Kerry Pretty Operations Manager
Location:
Basingstoke
Purpose of the role:
To provide stock management, supply chain and department administration
Need to do
Key tasks:
Assist in stock control across the business with specific responsibility for the Mantle imprint
Stock control reporting (Vista and Midas) and data analysis as required.
PCM prep and follow up
Release trade directs for Waterstones, WHS and other misc accounts.
Direct deliveries: Arrange the deliveries, invoicing and maintaining the DD monitor.
Rights reversions – Maintaining Rights reversion data on vista
Set up New Editions as required on Biblio.
NEC: produce a monthly reissues report for use by the sales team.
Produce a bi-weekly Programme amendments report for use by the entire company.
MDL Liaison
Assist the Publishing Operations team in any other areas as and when required.
Key relationships:
Fiction and Mantle Publisher
Fiction and Mantle sales director
MDL
Printers
Publishing Operations
All Editorial teams
Need to know
Qualifications:
A level. Good level in English and Maths essential
Skills/knowledge:
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Knowledge/Experience with several databases.
Advanced user of Microsoft office
TO be able to demonstrate an excellent attention to detail
Experience:
Ability to prioritise own work load and be self motivated.
Exceptional organisation and planning skills
Strong Communication skills
Willingness to follow a problem through to completion
The ability to liaise between internal and external stake holders
Attention to detail
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Need to be capable of
1. Technical Capability
Uses technical / job knowledge and experience to meet and exceed job requirements / customer expectations. Efficiently
manages workload and projects within set timelines and to agreed budget, achieving set objectives.
2. Customer Focus (internal and external customers)
Nurtures relationships by recognising and delivering on internal and external customer’s needs and opinions. Helps others to
understand the implications of their decisions. Develops and sustains productive internal and external customer relationships.
3. Relationship Building/ Teamwork (incorporating Communication, Influencing and Trust)
Builds effective relationships through positive communication that motivates and influences others. Honest and trustworthy; a
valued team member, actively involved in achieving team objectives. Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of
the team.
6. Problem Solving
Takes initiative to identify current and potential problems and determines the best solution. Identifies the cause of problems and
key issues through investigation; identifies effective, logical and practical solutions.
7. Personal Effectiveness (incorporating results focused, productivity, ownership, delegation)
Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed. Continually focuses on
achieving positive results contributing to the overall success of the business.
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manager
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to those detailed above.
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