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Academic Book Procurement & Logistics Lead

1 month, 1 week ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Operations Manager
Project and Program Management
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Innodata

Innodata

Innodata Inc. is a global leader in data engineering, offering end-to-end AI solutions and platforms for businesses worldwide, combining AI and human expertise to solve complex data challenges.

IT Services
1K-5K
Founded 1988
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Description

  • Build and manage a global network of suppliers across universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, used-book marketplaces, and academic publishers.
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies to source large volumes of academic books efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Identify, evaluate, onboard, and negotiate with new sourcing partners, including pricing, terms, volume commitments, and exclusivity agreements.
  • Monitor academic publishing, used-book pricing, and library acquisition trends to identify supply opportunities.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders across the academic ecosystem, including university bookstores, library systems, remainder dealers, and secondary market platforms.
  • Oversee end-to-end international logistics, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, import/export compliance, and last-mile delivery.
  • Manage freight carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers across multiple geographies.
  • Design and optimize warehousing and fulfillment operations for large-scale book inventory.
  • Implement and oversee inventory management systems for stock levels, ISBN data, condition grading, and valuation.
  • Ensure accurate cataloging, quality control, inventory turnover, and fulfillment accuracy for incoming used book inventory.
  • Negotiate contracts and service agreements with suppliers, logistics providers, and distribution partners.
  • Develop performance metrics and scorecards for vendor management and ongoing evaluation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in used-book, academic publishing, library acquisitions, or book distribution industries.
  • Proven track record sourcing and procuring large volumes of academic books across multiple countries.
  • Strong established network with universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, and used-book marketplaces.
  • Experience with academic publishers such as Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Cengage, Springer, Wiley, and Elsevier.
  • Background with library suppliers such as Baker & Taylor, Ingram, EBSCO, and ProQuest.
  • Familiarity with used-book marketplaces such as AbeBooks, ThriftBooks, Amazon Marketplace, Chegg, and VitalSource.
  • Deep expertise in international logistics, freight forwarding, customs compliance, warehousing, and supply chain operations.
  • Hands-on experience with inventory management systems, ISBN/cataloging, and used-book grading standards.
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex vendor contracts and build strategic sourcing partnerships at scale.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, and operations.
  • Strong analytical skills with procurement data, inventory metrics, cost modeling, and supply chain reporting.
  • Ability to build from scratch in a builder role that requires entrepreneurial thinking and operational execution.

Benefits

  • Expected hourly salary range of $35-$40 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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