1. Responsible for managing the textbook cycle's proper procedure, including ordering, receiving, pricing, stocking, and maintaining accurate inventory levels for course materials. Distribute semester course material requests to department heads. Accurately enter course information and submit course material into the bookstore management system to ensure accessibility from the bookstore’s e-commerce website. Research title availability through publishers/distributors. Analyze historical enrollment and sales to forecast required quantities for the current semester. Determine the availability of used textbooks and sources as appropriate. Create and place purchase orders for course materials with vendors/distributors. Ensure correct course materials are received in a timely manner, and receipts and invoices are quickly entered into the bookstore management system. Ensure that all course materials are correct according to bookstore pricing, margin policies, and goals.
2. Create and manage projects or processes to improve course material availability and drive sell-through. Research and utilize vendor services and purchase programs to receive competitive offerings, pricing, and service. Coordinate student buyback with wholesalers each semester and arrange for on-site setup. Review and ensure advertising for student buyback events. Compile data to identify any overstocked or obsolete course materials each semester and return them as needed to vendors based on each vendor's return policy.
3. Correspond with faculty, staff, and vendors to collect required textbook information. Promote communications and initiate procedures to provide information regarding out-of-stock materials. Coordinate with on-campus printing to supply all course packs for resale and ensure they do not contain copywritten material that the bookstore cannot distribute.
4. Assist the Manager with general bookstore operations, including stocking, merchandising, new store to include overseeing and coordination of off-site sales, merchandise and web orders. Provide training to temporary staff and sales associate.
5. Conduct market research on new merchandise opportunities and oversee the merchandising for the growing campus bookstore, including, apparel, novelties, electronics, and food & beverage.
6. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor and dean.High school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of course materials and retail.This position will require a person who is able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty-five pounds. A flexible work schedule is necessary because of student orientations and new student registration.
Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.