Director, Inventory

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

Primary responsibilities will be leading all aspects of inventory management & liability maintenance for the Nickelodeon Networks and Pop which includes but is not limited to:

•    Tracking all aspects of inventory, across the entire portfolio of networks
•    Approving usage of ad time by internal departments (ancillary business, marketing, programming)
•    Interacting with Sales Operations (traffic), IT, Research, Sales Planning, Marketing and Programming/Scheduling departments to ensure the maximization of revenue
•    Working closely with research and programming to maintain appropriate inventory/ratings outlooks
•    Maintain a comprehensive view of inventory, improving inventory usage and revenue yield.
•    Work with Direct Response department regarding pricing and inventory use.
•    Work with inventory managers/analysts to monitor audience delivery and manage liability/stewardship.
•    Assist management in a variety of ad hoc reports to analyze historical inventory/revenue data.
•    Coordinate inputting of research predictions into Stewardship systems for all nets.
•    Prepare monthly liability write-off forms to be submitted to BI.
•    Position reports into the Vice President of Inventory.
   
Basic Qualifications:
•    Minimum of 5 years network planning experience and/or media buying and/or sales experience.

Additional Qualifications:
•    Proven ability to think strategically. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced pressured environment.
•    Shown ability to effectively interact and communicate with various departments.
•    Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
•    Excellent computer skills, including Excel and WideOrbit.
•    Strong interpersonal, relationship building, negotiation and supervisory skills.
•    Inventory Management Experience preferred.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

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