http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/houghton-mifflin-harcourt-talent-community-jobs/ Custom RSS Feed for houghton-mifflin-harcourt-talent-community-jobs Sun, 19 May 2013 22:14:23 GMT en-us http://careers.hmhco.com/feeds/houghton-mifflin-harcourt-talent-community-jobs/ 720 Published Job Title: Market Research Associate
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5885
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking a Market Research Associate to join the Market Intelligence Team.

Position Overview

The Market Research Associate supports the Market Research Manager and Analysts team with project support tasks, including: survey programming & QA, incentive fulfillment, online community member management, recruitment, and other project executional logistics. The MR Associate will also participate in ongoing tasks and occasional process improvement projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilies & Tasks
- Research Project Support: Support Market Research Analysts & Managers with execution of primary market research projects. Example tasks may include:

o Recruitment support (screening calls, interview scheduling, email confirmations)

o Proofing, Programming, and Testing online surveys

o Respondent incentive administration

o Assisting w/research project respondent recruitment

o Pulling data from completed surveys for Analysts

o Coding open ended responses
- General Departmental Support: Participates in various ongoing tasks and occasional “side” projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Example tasks may include:

o Managing member questions/issues for online teacher research panel

o Maintaining departmental internal websites – MI Central (stakeholder-facing) and Sharepoint (internal use) – uploading files, updating content, reorganizing, etc.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 0-2 years professional experience in a corporate setting; project management experience desired; market research experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail a must
- Fluency w/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience designing, programming, analyzing primary market research instruments a plus (e.g. surveys, discussion guides, interview questionnaires, etc.) (either professional or academic experience)
- Experience w/market research software (survey management, statistical analysis) a plus (e.g. Qualtrics, Perseus, SurveyMonkey, CheckBox, ConfirmIt, Vovici, SPSS) (either professional or academic experience)
- NOTE: For latter two “plus” requirements – experience is not an absolute prerequisite, but willingness and ability to learn quickly are a must

NOTE: This is a full time - temporary opportunity, billed through a third party. The selected candidate will be employed by Zero Chaos, not HMH, but the individual will work on-site at HMH. The initial term is for six months.

About HMH

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visitwww.hmhco.com.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-02108/2576705/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-02108/2576705/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Market Research Associate
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5886
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Evanston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking a Market Research Associate to join the Market Intelligence Team.

Position Overview

The Market Research Associate supports the Market Research Manager and Analysts team with project support tasks, including: survey programming & QA, incentive fulfillment, online community member management, recruitment, and other project executional logistics. The MR Associate will also participate in ongoing tasks and occasional process improvement projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilies & Tasks
- Research Project Support: Support Market Research Analysts & Managers with execution of primary market research projects. Example tasks may include:

o Recruitment support (screening calls, interview scheduling, email confirmations)

o Proofing, Programming, and Testing online surveys

o Respondent incentive administration

o Assisting w/research project respondent recruitment

o Pulling data from completed surveys for Analysts

o Coding open ended responses
- General Departmental Support: Participates in various ongoing tasks and occasional “side” projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Example tasks may include:

o Managing member questions/issues for online teacher research panel

o Maintaining departmental internal websites – MI Central (stakeholder-facing) and Sharepoint (internal use) – uploading files, updating content, reorganizing, etc.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 0-2 years professional experience in a corporate setting; project management experience desired; market research experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail a must
- Fluency w/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience designing, programming, analyzing primary market research instruments a plus (e.g. surveys, discussion guides, interview questionnaires, etc.) (either professional or academic experience)
- Experience w/market research software (survey management, statistical analysis) a plus (e.g. Qualtrics, Perseus, SurveyMonkey, CheckBox, ConfirmIt, Vovici, SPSS) (either professional or academic experience)
- NOTE: For latter two “plus” requirements – experience is not an absolute prerequisite, but willingness and ability to learn quickly are a must

NOTE: This is a full time - temporary opportunity, billed through a third party. The selected candidate will be employed by Zero Chaos, not HMH, but the individual will work on-site at HMH. The initial term is for six months.

About HMH

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visitwww.hmhco.com.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Evanston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-IL-60201/2576706/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Evanston-Market-Research-Associate-Job-IL-60201/2576706/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Market Research Associate
Published Division/Department: Marketing Shared Services
Requisition #: 5884
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Wilmington
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: 1099 Contractor
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) is seeking a Market Research Associate to join the Market Intelligence Team.

Position Overview

The Market Research Associate supports the Market Research Manager and Analysts team with project support tasks, including: survey programming & QA, incentive fulfillment, online community member management, recruitment, and other project executional logistics. The MR Associate will also participate in ongoing tasks and occasional process improvement projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilies & Tasks
- Research Project Support: Support Market Research Analysts & Managers with execution of primary market research projects. Example tasks may include:

o Recruitment support (screening calls, interview scheduling, email confirmations)

o Proofing, Programming, and Testing online surveys

o Respondent incentive administration

o Assisting w/research project respondent recruitment

o Pulling data from completed surveys for Analysts

o Coding open ended responses
- General Departmental Support: Participates in various ongoing tasks and occasional “side” projects to support and improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness. Example tasks may include:

o Managing member questions/issues for online teacher research panel

o Maintaining departmental internal websites – MI Central (stakeholder-facing) and Sharepoint (internal use) – uploading files, updating content, reorganizing, etc.

Requirements:
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 0-2 years professional experience in a corporate setting; project management experience desired; market research experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail a must
- Fluency w/Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience designing, programming, analyzing primary market research instruments a plus (e.g. surveys, discussion guides, interview questionnaires, etc.) (either professional or academic experience)
- Experience w/market research software (survey management, statistical analysis) a plus (e.g. Qualtrics, Perseus, SurveyMonkey, CheckBox, ConfirmIt, Vovici, SPSS) (either professional or academic experience)
- NOTE: For latter two “plus” requirements – experience is not an absolute prerequisite, but willingness and ability to learn quickly are a must

NOTE: This is a full time - temporary opportunity, billed through a third party. The selected candidate will be employed by Zero Chaos, not HMH, but the individual will work on-site at HMH. The initial term is for six months.

About HMH

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/02/13]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Wilmington-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-01887/2576707/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Wilmington-Market-Research-Associate-Job-MA-01887/2576707/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Lead Digital Content Engineer with HTML5
Published Division/Department: Technology Product Development
Requisition #: 5446
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Digital Content Engineer with strong technical knowledge and team management skills. Our main development projects will be Web-based online interactive programs, mobile applications, short Flash animations, presentations, dynamic Flash and HTML5 content which are integrated with a database or LMS for the capture of user responses.

We are looking for a Digital Content Engineer with strong development skills and good creative talent. Ideally the Digital Content Engineer will have experience of managing out of house development teams while also working on internal projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

*
Develop user, functional and business specifications

* Lead and manage near and far shore technical development partners
* Facilitate stakeholder and other resources to ensure goals and objectives of the project are met.
* Work with an interdisciplinary team that includes project managers, engineering, architecture, graphic designers, marketing and executive leadership
* Collaborate with other engineering resources (e.g. platform/backend engineers) to define touch points and interfaces with other systems
* Implement and design technical solutions to meet requirements
* Troubleshoot existing product issues and develop solutions
* Structuring content to enable efficient re-use, customisation and localization
* Staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential

*
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Multimedia, or comparable industry experience

* A minimum of 3 years proven leadership/management experience of technical teams.
* At least 5+ years as an Interactive Developer
* Proven experience of creating dynamic, interactive content
* Excellent debugging skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English essential
* HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, XML, Flash and Flex, Air, Action Script
* Javascript frameworks
* Knowledge around integration with enterprise systems
* SQL experience would be a plus
* Photoshop/InDesign would be a plus
* Knowledge of different print formats (e.g. ePub3) would be a plus
* Ability to work under short deadlines
* Must be able to work in a team of developers (both internal and external) on multiple projects simultaneously

Highly Desirable

* Strong design/aesthetic sensibilities

* Experience in developing interactive learning and gaming products would be a plus
* Experience in managing off-shore technical development partners
* Experience in development of server-side/enterprise systems (e.g. knowledge of Java/.net)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

*LI-CT1]]>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Lead-Digital-Content-Engineer-with-HTML5-Job/2324559/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Lead-Digital-Content-Engineer-with-HTML5-Job/2324559/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sr Sales Associate
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5907
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Rolling Meadows
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

Job Title Sr. Sales Support Representative (Sr. SSR) Tier II Support

Reports To Supervisor, Sales Support

Department/Division K12, Adult Ed, & Adjacent Markets

Purpose of the Role:

Provide tier 2 support to the territory which includes gratis research and entry, digital product support, bookrooms, process improvements, complex pilots, and cost proposals, and submissions for bids and contracts. Maintain a high level of product and system knowledge. Assist with the training and implementation of other initiatives to sales support reps.

Provide professional, courteous, timely, and efficient support to sales representatives, per diems, consultants, district managers, vice presidents, and customers at all times. Answer inbound calls.

Build and maintain positive working relationships and trust with Tier I SSR through communication and actions. Be a leader and driver of change and continuously impact customers and sales support with understanding the department goals.

Job Responsibilities:

-Enter gratis orders if they require research or templates do not exist.

-Enter complex Cost Proposals.

-Support digital products through the creation of CPs and TRFs, work directly with customer to obtain information needed on TRF.

-Handle bookrooms requests for territory.

-Suggest and communicate process improvements.

-Enter pilots when complexity or scope requires second level approval

-Oversee State submission duties to assure the schedule is maintained.

-Assist with or create cost proposals within 24-48 hour time frame.

-Process, monitor, and track Samples, Pilots, & Gratis orders and communicate status updates/progress to SSR.

-Maintain Product & System competency of SFDC, SAP, Sales Central, and Customer Care; have extensive knowledge of K12.

-Attend ongoing product and system training and provide training for team members to enhance job performance.

-Communicate with the sales representatives and regional vice presidents to problem solve, troubleshoot, facilitate, and coordinate sales related activities.

-Responsible for thorough knowledge of all department operations. Independent management of priorities as well as ongoing positive communication within the department and other supporting departments and divisions.

-Perform other assignments in accordance with company policy and legal requirements as assigned by supervisor or lead (reports, special projects, provide quarterly feedback to supervisor/back-up supervisor).

-Collaborate with Tier I Sales Support Representatives to identify and escalate issues to Tier II level. When necessary escalate to Sales Support Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements:
Core Competencies: (Required Behaviors and Key Principles)

Adaptability

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Approaches change or newness positively – Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits of change; speaks positively about the change to others.

Adjusts behavior – Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.

Building Customer Loyalty

Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Establishes good interpersonal relationships – Helps people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions (enhances self-esteem, empathizes, involves, discloses, supports).

Clarifies the current situation

Asks questions to determine needs; listens carefully; provides appropriate information; summarizes to check understanding.

Confirms satisfaction

Asks questions to check for satisfaction; commits to follow-through, if appropriate; thanks customer.

Takes the "HEAT"

Handles upset customers by hearing the customer out, empathizing, apologizing, and taking personal responsibility for resolving customer problems / issues.

Communication

Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Adjusts to the audience

Frames message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience.

Ensures understanding

Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding.

Comprehends communication from others

Attends to messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Identifies opportunities - Reviews processes to determine any gaps between current outputs and expected requirements.

Determines causes - Identifies conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores relationships between conditions and outcomes; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes.

Implements improvements - Tests solutions; gathers feedback on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.

Contributing to Team Success

Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Facilitates goal accomplishment - Makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals.

Involves others – Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents.

Models commitment - Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.

Managing Work (includes Time Management)

Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Prioritizes - Identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate.

Schedules - Effectively allocates own time to complete work; coordinates own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts.

Leverages resources - Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently.

Quality Orientation

Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

Follows procedures - Accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing work tasks; Ensures high-quality output; vigilantly watches over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects; initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate.

Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills

Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

Understands technical terminology and developments - Knows how and when to apply a technical skill or procedure; Performs complex tasks in area of expertise.

Requirements: Educational requirements, years of experience and any physical requirements.

-3-5 years of experience in a sales support role or a related field.

-3-5 years or more HMH Sales Support experience preferred.

-High School Diploma required; AA/BS/BA degree preferred.

-Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)

-Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills required.

-Sales Force.com and SAP experience highly preferred.

-Must thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, collaborative environment.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

*LI-CT1

J2W:CB Exp. 06/15/13]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Sr-Sales-Associate-Job-IL-60008/2592382/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Rolling-Meadows-Sr-Sales-Associate-Job-IL-60008/2592382/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Curriculum Specialist
Published Division/Department: US Sales
Requisition #: 5484
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 70% - 80%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

This position is accountable for effective, in-depth sales and service to current and potential customers to foster sales, satisfaction and confidence in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers' products and to encourage their future use.

Primary Accountabilities:
- Sales Presentations: Present HMH products in an organized, accurate, motivating manner that elicits audience response and convinces individuals to support our programs; customizes the sales message with awareness of customer needs, campaign issues, and competitive knowledge; comprehensively covers all sales points, hitting on the competition and effectively closing the presentation with a call to action on the part of the customer; appropriately adjusts to response and needs of audience; handles questions and overcomes objections· Market, Curriculum & Product Knowledge: Reads the market, recognizing trends, customer needs and communicates effectively with the sales team; Demonstrates extensive knowledge about curriculum issues and utilizes said information to build a foundation for effective conversations with customers, workshops, in-services, and to meet customer needs; Demonstrates in depth product knowledge by positioning product in a way that reflects product strengths while aligning with market issues, curriculum trends, and customer needs; utilizes knowledge of competitors’ products to enhance product positioning; serves as a resource for customers and colleagues when market or product information is needed; stays abreast of new developments in technology· In-service Training and Workshops: Designs and delivers in-service training that builds comprehensive product knowledge and effectively prepares teachers to use our program; customizes in-service training based on customer needs; prepares and delivers effective interactive workshops that reflect new and creative ideas relating to current issues and trends and provides stimulating ideas for teachers to take back to their classrooms; responds to audience by adjusting workshops as conditions warrant.· Communication: Provides timely feedback on activities conducted in a territory to the appropriate sales rep and manager; communicates information uncovered regarding customer needs to the sales rep and manager in order to capitalize on sales opportunities and position product effectively; communicates with customer before each scheduled in-service to determine needs in order to customize for the district; uses voicemail and e-mail appropriately and effectively; submits required reports in a timely manner.

Sales Strategy: Collaborate with the sales representatives to contribute to strategic planning for regional and territory campaigns

About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt:

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmhco.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

Car part of benefits

Requirements This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or equivalent work experience, Background in math, science, reading or langauage arts. Must be able to use MS Office Suite, and WebEx tools.This position has irregular work hours, requiring overnight trips and extensive travel - driving and air. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving record.]]>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-MA-02108/2368804/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Curriculum-Specialist-Job-MA-02108/2368804/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Marketing Specialist - International Markets
Published Division/Department: International Markets
Requisition #: 5862
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Project Employee
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Marketing

The Organization

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's mission is changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt International is the division responsible for the management and growth of HMH international business. The division consists of a team of Sales Representatives, Consultants, Finance and a Sales and Marketing Support Team.

The Opportunity

The International Marketing Specialist (6 month fixed term contract) will develop close relationships with HMH's partners and target customers around the world with the objective for them to be able to localise, manufacture, promote and market the HMH catalogue of products in their given country.

The role will have responsibility for implementing marketing campaigns and sales readiness initiatives that better equip HMH sales teams and partners in communicating with target customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Coordinating product market launch initiatives such as customer, partner and sales team training, sales, go to market sales kits and online support.
* Developing marketing collateral and tools that support HMH sales teams and partners
* Developing engaging customer case studies that support the HMH value proposition
* Support the development and implementation of e-marketing campaigns
* Manage HMH participation at regional customer seminars

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential:

* 3-5 years' relevant experience in Marketing.
* 3 years' experience
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Effective influencing skills
* Knowledge of the technology, education or publishing sectors
* A driven, self-starter and creative thinker who will act on market requirements
* Track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns that produce results
* Experience establishing and managing relationships throughout the industry, at all levels
* Fluent English

Desirable:

* Experience supporting an International Sales Team
* Proven experience supporting and managing a network of partners

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Marketing-Specialist-International-Markets-Job/2571667/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Marketing-Specialist-International-Markets-Job/2571667/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Sales Ops Analyst
Published Division/Department: Sales Operations
Requisition #: 5728
State/Province/County: Texas
City: Austin
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Finance

This position is responsible for providing support to the Sales Operations group in the processes of reporting, forecasting and operations. Involves expansive daily use of data management tools and analytics across a wide spectrum of related functions. Duties include: Salesforce.com analysis, Salesforce.com training including traveling to train sales teams. SALES REPORTING – Reporting sales for the supplemental brands of HMH publishing on a daily basis by extracting information from SAP through Business Warehouse and other data sources. Balancing and reconciling to assure daily sales tie to the monthly and YTD totals. SPECIALIZED REPORTING – Responding to requests of all corporate departments for data and analysis projects that are ad hoc in nature relating to the supplemental and specialty market brands.. Data must often be pulled from various sources that may include legacy Harcourt systems (i.e. HCOPS), Sales Force.Com, Business Warehouse, independent databases. Information must be assimilated in acceptable formats and presented with analytical summaries to define the parameters of the requestor. PIPELINE REPORTING – Territorial pipeline reports must be maintained to support forecasting and demand planning requirements. This process involves extracting pipeline information in SFDC and consolidating the information into useful formats. Direct contact with the field sales organization is often required to clarify or expand on documented sales opportunities. SALES TERRITORY PLANNING - Active role in the planning and preparation for annual changes to regional and territorial field sales assignments. Involves analysis of MDR vs. historical sales information to provide “balance” recommendations. This process includes the development of territorial revenue goals that must be tied to data assumptions that provide logical distribution of the supplemental budget target. REVENUE FORECASTING – Developing and maintaining forecasting models that assist in updating revenue trends in a changing and dynamic marketplace. Requires the logical inclusion of all independent variables to the base level forecast to constantly revaluate future outcomes. SUPPLY PLANNING – Working with the Global Supply Group to convert revenue estimates into workable demand plans. The process involves the detailed analysis of product type movement within programs with all available market and sales intelligence to assure stock is available throughout the year to meet customer demand. About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Boston-based H
Requirements

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience Experience/Expertise in the following: * Advanced efficiency in software applications such as Excel. * Database management. * Financial modeling. * Sales support. * Forecasting * Sales/financial analysis Prefer SAP and/or Salesforce.com experience

Training experience a plus.

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sales-Ops-Analyst-Job-TX-73301/2475744/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Austin-Sales-Ops-Analyst-Job-TX-73301/2475744/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Supply Planner
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5780
State/Province/County: Florida
City: Orlando
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Supply Chain

As a Houghton Mifflin Supply Planner, you will be responsible translating the forecast information provided by the Demand Planner into a supply plan that ensures operational and financial success for the company. The Supply Planner plans inventory quantities for a variety of classroom products, including textbooks and teacher supporting materials in a non-manufacturing environment.
The Supply Planner acts as a focal point in the planning and procurement of one of Houghton Mifflin’s many key product lines. The Supply Planner may work with Buyers to establish the supply plan.

Specific Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams to ensure the supply plan meets each region’s sales requirements.
- Partner with Demand Planning, Portfolio and the Sales teams on new product launches to ensure correct launch quantities and timing and smooth product transitions.
- Analyze weekly MRP reports including target inventory level thresholds, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Analyze large product offerings and backorders on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, working with the appropriate functional groups and driving a resolution to completion.
- Improve product planning processes. Identify improvement opportunities, marshal resources, and drive projects to completion to achieve measurable benefits.

Requirements:
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of Operations experience, including Supply Planning, preferably in the publishing industry.
- Must have a working knowledge of world class supply chain practices, combined with strong analytical capabilities and business acumen.
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of MRP I and its related attributes (BOMS, Items attributes and effective dates).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; strong team player.
- BS / BA in business related field preferred.
- SAP R/3 / BW experience preferred.
- APICS certification preferred

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.

J2W:CB Exp. 05/17/13

*LI-CT1]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Supply-Planner-Job-FL-32801/2544918/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Orlando-Supply-Planner-Job-FL-32801/2544918/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Inside Sales Representative - Korea
Published Division/Department: International Markets
Requisition #: 5784
State/Province/County: Seoul
City: Seoul
Country: Korea, Republic of
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

Department: International

Title: Inside Sales Representative

Reports to: Team Leader, International Inside Sales

Status: Permanent

Location: Korea

The Opportunity

The Inside Sales Representative is accountable for the promotion and effective sales of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company products to International Schools within their assigned territory to achieve sales goals.

The Inside Sales Representative position is Korea based as part of a global team reporting to the Manager, International Inside Sales based in the US.

The role carries a monthly base salary, quarterly incentives and annual commission.

The Organization

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's mission is changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advancing and Closing Sales:

* Meets sales goals by targeting and prioritizing accounts and activities (including but not limited to sales calls, sales presentations, marketing communication, and product promotion/complimentary samples) based upon likelihood of purchase and size of purchase
* Works with Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations to determine calendar to effectively sell products, to influence and uncover potential leads and follow up with customers.
* Understands issues and sets the agenda
* Influences adoption processes to position us for success
* Maintains adequate knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs, and to consult on products and resources that will help customers meet educational objectives;
* Analyses competitors' activities and adjusts appropriately
* Manages customer relationships to close sales.

Territory Management and Analysis:

* Works with Sales Manager to develop territory plans that uncover issues and address customer needs for educational materials and services;
* Identify key insiders in customer base.
* Demonstrates initiative, generates ideas, and proactively manages the territory
* Plans effective use and manages assigned budgets effectively.
* Anticipates trends
* Utilizes the right resources for the best results in the campaign;
* Builds and maintains extensive networks that helps to win adoptions

Collaboration

* Constantly monitors the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations;
* Utilizes regional and national resources effectively to meet overall campaign and strategy goals;
* Persuades the customer to become an advocate for our product
* Supports customers when market or product information is needed.
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential:

* BA/BS degree required.
* 1 - 3 years prior sales experience preferable in an Inside Sales Model and/or teaching experience.
* Fluency in oral and written English, in addition to Korean
* Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to assimilate information rapidly.
* Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills are also required.
* Must demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated.
* Must have ability to present products effectively to small and large groups.
* Proficiency with technology and computer literacy required. Notably MS Desktop or equivalent; Collaborative tools i.e. Webex; CRM i.e. salesforce.com or equivalent.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

*LI-C21]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Seoul-Inside-Sales-Representative-Korea-Job/2525725/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Seoul-Inside-Sales-Representative-Korea-Job/2525725/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Inside Sales Representative - China
Published Division/Department: International Markets
Requisition #: 5783
State/Province/County: Other
City: Beijing
Country: China (PRC)
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

Department: International

Title: Inside Sales Representative

Reports to: Team Leader, International Inside Sales

Status: Permanent

Location: China

The Opportunity

The Inside Sales Representative is accountable for the promotion and effective sales of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company products to International Schools within their assigned territory to achieve sales goals.

The Inside Sales Representative position is China based as part of a global team reporting to the Manager, International Inside Sales based in the US.

The role carries a monthly base salary, quarterly incentives and annual commission.

The Organization

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's mission is changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advancing and Closing Sales:

* Meets sales goals by targeting and prioritizing accounts and activities (including but not limited to sales calls, sales presentations, marketing communication, and product promotion/complimentary samples) based upon likelihood of purchase and size of purchase
* Works with Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations to determine calendar to effectively sell products, to influence and uncover potential leads and follow up with customers.
* Understands issues and sets the agenda
* Influences adoption processes to position us for success
* Maintains adequate knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs, and to consult on products and resources that will help customers meet educational objectives;
* Analyses competitors' activities and adjusts appropriately
* Manages customer relationships to close sales.

Territory Management and Analysis:

* Works with Sales Manager to develop territory plans that uncover issues and address customer needs for educational materials and services;
* Identify key insiders in customer base.
* Demonstrates initiative, generates ideas, and proactively manages the territory
* Plans effective use and manages assigned budgets effectively.
* Anticipates trends
* Utilizes the right resources for the best results in the campaign;
* Builds and maintains extensive networks that helps to win adoptions

Collaboration

* Constantly monitors the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations;
* Utilizes regional and national resources effectively to meet overall campaign and strategy goals;
* Persuades the customer to become an advocate for our product
* Supports customers when market or product information is needed.
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential:

* BA/BS degree required.
* 1 - 3 years prior sales experience preferable in an Inside Sales Model and/or teaching experience.
* Fluency in oral and written English, in addition to Mandarin
* Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to assimilate information rapidly.
* Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills are also required.
* Must demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated.
* Must have ability to present products effectively to small and large groups.
* Proficiency with technology and computer literacy required. Notably MS Desktop or equivalent; Collaborative tools i.e. Webex; CRM i.e. salesforce.com or equivalent.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees

*LI-C21]]>Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Beijing-Inside-Sales-Representative-China-Job/2525726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Beijing-Inside-Sales-Representative-China-Job/2525726/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Bi-lingual Inside Sales Representative - LATAM
Published Division/Department: International Markets
Requisition #: 5797
State/Province/County: Illinois
City: Chicago
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Sales / Business Development

Department: International

Title: Inside Sales Representative

Reports to: Team Leader, International Inside Sales

Status: Permanent

Location: USA (Geneva or Florida)

The Opportunity

The Inside Sales Representative is accountable for the promotion and effective sales of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company products to International Schools within their assigned territory to achieve sales goals.

The Inside Sales Representative position is US based as part of a global team reporting to the Manager, International Inside Sales based in the US.

The role carries a monthly base salary, quarterly incentives and annual commission.

The Organization

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's mission is changing people's lives by fostering passionate, curious, learners. Sixty million students in 120 countries depend on us for their education. HMH is the world's largest provider of pre-K-12 solutions. We collaborate with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students, providing interactive, results-driven learning. With origins dating back to 1832, HMH also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advancing and Closing Sales:

* Meets sales goals by targeting and prioritizing accounts and activities (including but not limited to sales calls, sales presentations, marketing communication, and product promotion/complimentary samples) based upon likelihood of purchase and size of purchase
* Works with Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations to determine calendar to effectively sell products, to influence and uncover potential leads and follow up with customers.
* Understands issues and sets the agenda
* Influences adoption processes to position us for success
* Maintains adequate knowledge of each curriculum area to converse comfortably with customers and understand their needs, and to consult on products and resources that will help customers meet educational objectives;
* Analyses competitors' activities and adjusts appropriately
* Manages customer relationships to close sales.

Territory Management and Analysis:

* Works with Sales Manager to develop territory plans that uncover issues and address customer needs for educational materials and services;
* Identify key insiders in customer base.
* Demonstrates initiative, generates ideas, and proactively manages the territory
* Plans effective use and manages assigned budgets effectively.
* Anticipates trends
* Utilizes the right resources for the best results in the campaign;
* Builds and maintains extensive networks that helps to win adoptions

Collaboration

* Constantly monitors the market, recognizes trends, and communicates that information to the Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing Operations;
* Utilizes regional and national resources effectively to meet overall campaign and strategy goals;
* Persuades the customer to become an advocate for our product
* Supports customers when market or product information is needed.
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Skills and Experience:

Essential:

* BA/BS degree required.
* 1 - 3 years prior sales experience preferable in an Inside Sales Model and/or teaching experience.
* Fluency in oral and written English, in addition to Spanish
* Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to assimilate information rapidly.
* Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills are also required.
* Must demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated.
* Must have ability to present products effectively to small and large groups.
* Proficiency with technology and computer literacy required. Notably MS Desktop or equivalent; Collaborative tools i.e. Webex; CRM i.e. salesforce.com or equivalent.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities and we aim to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Chicago-Bi-lingual-Inside-Sales-Representative-LATAM-Job-IL-60290/2542787/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Chicago-Bi-lingual-Inside-Sales-Representative-LATAM-Job-IL-60290/2542787/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer
Published Division/Department: Information Technology
Requisition #: 5790
State/Province/County: Dublin
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Percentage of Travel: 10% - 20%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Multimedia Product Development

The Organization

Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is the largest US K-12 educational publisher in the United States. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmco.com

Duties & Responsibilities

Co-ordinate and manage all QA activities for both internal and outsourced testing partners

Work intensively with Project Managers and Software Engineers, coordinating testing efforts within a highly iterative Agile-type development environment.

Responsible for defining the testing scope and framework for all assigned projects; reviewing and approving all Forecasts, Test Plans and Test Cases, including those provided by external test partners.

Establish clear controls and communications procedure with offshore test partner and project developer.

Management of the project bug database and database workflows.

Responsible for project test reporting (both internal and external)

Reporting to QA Manager

Requirements Skills and Experience:

Essential

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or four year degree, or equivalent experience.

A minimum of three years Software Quality Assurance Team Leading experience.

Requires thorough knowledge of testing methods and the software development lifecycle

Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or similar development environment

Must have experience with test automation in support of Agile/Scrum projects. Some experience of managing automated test frameworks and executing automated test scripts (Selenium WebDriver, Fitnesse, MS Visual Test Studio etc.)

Must be highly process orientated.

Requires excellent familiarity with Windows, Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems and hardware.

Must have extensive experience using generic Test management systems and defect tracking databases.

Requires good problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience with Enterprise level web systems, multi-tiered client/server technology is a must.

Experience with Learning Management Systems, and/or Educational Multimedia products desirable.

Requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills

Pro-active, self motivated, results oriented

Proven track record in project management/resource planning.

Experience working on K-12 courseware development highly desirable.

Experience working with outsourced Development and QA Teams.

Must be a team player

Highly Desirable

Performance and Automated test tool experience

ISEB/ISTQB Certification

*LI-CT1]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2532801/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Dublin-Automation-QA-Lead-Job/2532801/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Warehouseperson II
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5643
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Temporary
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Other

Responsible for accurately performing warehouse activities related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of product wile maintaining company standards in safety, security, and productivity. These activities could require the regular use of powered material handling equipment, radio frequency devices, or computer systems.
Requirements

Ability to follow standardized procedures, verbal and written instructions. Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly. Must be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 45 lbs. Must be able to work in a team environment and exhibit immediate response and cooperation. Must be able to work overtime and be very dependable. WRC (Workforce Readiness Credential) preferred.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.]]>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2450155/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2450155/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Warehouseperson II
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5678
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Temporary
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Distribution

Please Note: This position is Temp to Hire

Responsible for accurately performing warehouse activities related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of product while maintaining company standards in safety, security, quality, and productivity. These activities could require the regular use of powered material handling equipment, radio frequency devices, or computer systems.

Requirements:
Work schedule will be first shift, however candidates must be flexible in the hours they work. High School diploma or GED equivalency required. Ability to follow standardized procedures, verbal and written instructions. Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly. Must be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must have and maintain good attendance and be able to work with minimum supervision. Ability to lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to work from variable heights while wearing a safety harness. Must be able to work in a team environment and exhibit immediate response and cooperation. Must be able to work overtime and be very dependable. Basic understanding of mechanical systems previous forklift experience preferred. Workforce Readiness Credential (WRC) preferred.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/13/13]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2453851/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2453851/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Warehouseperson II
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5677
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Temporary
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Other

Please Note: This position is Temp to Hire

Responsible for accurately performing warehouse activities related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of product wile maintaining company standards in safety, security, and productivity. These activities could require the regular use of powered material handling equipment, radio frequency devices, or computer systems.

Requirements:
Work schedule will be first shift,however candidates must be flexible in the hours they work. High School diploma or GED equivalency required. Ability to follow standardized procedures, verbal and written instructions. Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly. Must be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must have and maintain good attendance and be able to work with minimum supervision. Ability to lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to work from variable heights while wearing a safety harness. Must be able to work in a team environment and exhibit immediate response and cooperation. Must be able to work overtime and be very dependable. Basic understanding of mechanical systems previous forklift experience preferred. Workforce Readiness Credential (WRC) preferred.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/13/13]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2453852/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2453852/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Distribution Systems Analyst
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5672
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: 0 - 10%
Position Type: Full Time - Regular
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Information Technology

On direction from System’s Manager; provide support to the Distribution process in general, assist with on-site support with enhancements as identified, generate system’s Queries/Reports as delegated to meet the informative requirements of the Management Staff as related to the WMS

*
Troubleshoot "WMS" applications as they affect the Distribution(s) Process.

*
Assist in the creation, design, and implementation of new processes to enhance "WMS" applications.

*
WMS (Warehouse Management System) new process system testing, end user testing lead, and Integration testing between the WMS, ERP, and other systems.

*
Provide system's support with regard to Query/Report requests.

*
Changes to and maintenance of WMS configurations.

*
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
* AS 400 Experience of 1-3 years
* Application specialist of 1-3 years
* BA degree or working
* BS Business/Supply Chain Management preferred

“Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and member of e-Verify.”

J2W:CB Exp. 04/27/13]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Distribution-Systems-Analyst-Job-IN-46201/2453859/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Distribution-Systems-Analyst-Job-IN-46201/2453859/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Warehouseperson II
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5674
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Temporary
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Distribution

Responsible for accurately performing warehouse activities related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of product while maintaining company standards in safety, security, quality, and productivity. These activities could require the regular use of powered material handling equipment, radio frequency devices, or computer systems.

Requirements:
Work schedule will be first shift, however candidates must be flexible in the hours they work. High School diploma or GED equivalency required. Ability to follow standardized procedures, verbal and written instructions. Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly. Must be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must have and maintain good attendance and be able to work with minimum supervision. Ability to lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to work from variable heights while wearing a safety harness. Must be able to work in a team environment and exhibit immediate response and cooperation. Must be able to work overtime and be very dependable. Basic understanding of mechanical systems previous forklift experience preferred. Workforce Readiness Credential (WRC) preferred.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.

J2W:CB Exp. 06/13/13]]>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2453860/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2453860/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Warehouseperson II
Published Division/Department: Global Supply Chain
Requisition #: 5685
State/Province/County: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Temporary
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Distribution

Please note: This is a Temp to Hire position

Responsible for accurately performing warehouse activities related to the receiving, storing, and shipping of product while maintaining company standards in safety, security, quality, and productivity. These activities could require the regular use of powered material handling equipment, radio frequency devices, or computer systems.

Requirements:
Work schedule will be first shift, however candidates must be flexible in the hours they work. High School diploma or GED equivalency required. Ability to follow standardized procedures, verbal and written instructions. Must be able to read, count accurately, do simple math and write legibly. Must be capable of sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must have and maintain good attendance and be able to work with minimum supervision. Ability to lift/move/carry objects weighing up to 50lbs. Must be able to work from variable heights while wearing a safety harness. Must be able to work in a team environment and exhibit immediate response and cooperation. Must be able to work overtime and be very dependable. Basic understanding of mechanical systems previous forklift experience preferred. Workforce Readiness Credential (WRC) preferred.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and member of E-Verify.]]>Wed, 15 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2484573/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Indianapolis-Warehouseperson-II-Job-IN-46201/2484573/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Published Job Title: Intern
Published Division/Department: Trade & Reference Publishers
Requisition #: 5894
State/Province/County: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Country: United States
Percentage of Travel: None
Position Type: Full Time - Intern
Shift: 1st Shift
Interest Category: Administrative / Executive

Interns play a crucial role in the publicity department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. They are integrated into the department, joining publicity meetings and participating at publicity department brainstorming video conferences. Specifically, our interns learn how to do the following: -Assist with publicity campaigns for high profile authors; -Learn to create press kits (draft up press releases, conduct author interviews, write fact sheets, etc.); -Learn to contact media and schedule media interviews and arrange author tours; -Pitch phone radio interviews for authors; -Perform blog/website research for a variety of books; -Form partnerships with appropriate organizations for various books; -Track media coverage, compile reviews/interviews/features, and fill review copy requests. -Join at least one in-town author event each season.
Requirements
* Love of books
* Great writing skills
* Out-of-the-box thinking
* Ability to multitask
* Terrific organizational skills]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2585557/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://careers.hmhco.com/job/Boston-Intern-Job-MA-02108/2585557/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS