Amplify

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A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com. The Operations Specialist, Product Relations will support the Manager, Product Relations in developing an optimal product configuration framework with manufacturing, distribution, and other supply chain functions, maintaining processes between Supply Chain Operations and Product Development to ensure the design framework and corresponding design decisions are implemented consistently and monitored for high-quality results. Essential Responsibilities: Support the Manager, Product Relations in collaborating with Product teams to create high-level physical product configurations for potential new products; understand and communicate operations costs and fulfillment timeline implication of number of units, scope and sequence, page counts, etc. Maintain product records across operations technology stack (Salesforce, Netsuite, etc.) and third-party partners. Ensure that product hierarchy and attributes support all necessary business reporting. Enact enterprise standards and conventions for product configuration, mastery, and data integrity. Act as subject matter expert regarding product configuration and customer experience related to supply chain operations workflows and capabilities. Ensure that finished product files are available in time for supply chain functions and overall fulfillment readiness. Work with operations, external vendors, and product teams to identify opportunities for process and cost efficiency. Support the Manager, Product Relations in recommending a list of all physical items included in product to determine physical format of books and configuration of products, pricing, manufacturing and fulfillment standards, and understanding and communicating operations and production cost to ensure market readiness. Responsible for item data processing needs of all departments (sales, marketing, product development, supply chain) while managing and performing data quality checks against standards assigned. Create and manage adherence to product setup standards across all business systems including the creation and maintenance of BOMs (bill of material) and item data within systems for use by Sales (selling and contracts, samples), Marketing (samples and sample bags/boxes), Product Development (versions, substitutions, corrections needing new ISBNs), and Supply Chain (purchasing, vendor management, printing, assembly, sample orders, customer orders). Work with the internal Implementation team and customers to help ensure an effective materials and entitlement onboarding process, as well as delivery issues, defective or replacement materials, or enrollment concerns for managed accounts between $1M-5M. Communicate risks to and escalate issues to Amplify Supply Chain and senior leadership. Comply with Amplify’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals for its employees and products. Ensure all teammates, as well as cross-company team members, experience inclusion, are engaged in their projects, and feel psychological safety to bring their authentic and true selves to work. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience 1+ years of experience managing print production and/or materials kit production 3+ years of experience in project management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail Enthusiastic self-starter, ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into problem solving Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Experience delivering impeccable customer service to strategic customers Intermediate Financial knowledge (e.g. calculating margin, ROI analysis) Preferred Qualifications: Supply chain and / or continuous improvement experience Ability to think strategically and manage multiple competing priorities Enthusiastic self-starter, ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into problem solving Ability to think and react in a high energy and fast-paced environment Passion for sharing findings and actionable insights Collaborative and excited to work with many different teams across the company Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Experience in the field of education technology Experience with project management tools (Smartsheets, JIRA, Lucidchart, etc.) Adept with spreadsheets for capturing product and financial data What we offer: Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The gross salary range for this role is $78,000 - $83,000. This role is eligible to earn an annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance. Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email hiringaccommodations@amplify.com. . If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. 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If your contact information has changed, you can log into your Candidate Home, click on your profile tab and update your contact information. Our culture We’re a community that rewards innovative thinking, prizes communication and takes fun so seriously we even have a committee for it. Share our view. Amplify is Brooklyn Based. Remote First. In-person sometimes. Get creative. We work hard to make learning as engaging as the best video games. Work as reward. We’re forging a community around a common purpose. The signs are everywhere. We take a lean and agile approach that allows us to get quicker and better results. Share, inspire. Collaboration helps us stay innovative.