Job Description:

Job Description:

Position:  Warehouse Inventory Coordinator

Schedule: Full Time (Monday to Friday) 7AM to 3:30PM

Location:  La Vista, NE

Pay: $20.00 an hour 

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of a Branch Inventory Coordinator help our associates manage the inventory needed to provide kids with the books they want to read. This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k.

1. Responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities within assigned branch

2. Develop mastery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME)

3. Responsible for maintaining inventory integrity within assigned branch.

4. Responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities within assigned branch Develop mastery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME) Responsible for maintaining inventory integrity within assigned branch

• Ensure branch is in compliance with Inventory Status Metrics

• Analyze Inventory Status and WMS Status results for process deficiencies and training opportunities

• In conjunction with Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor, develop plans to correct substandard performance

5. Oversee accuracy of Inbound Receipts and Outbound Shipments Oversee and/or conduct cycle counts to include task driven counts, user initiated counts (random) and specific title requested counts   

• Broadly research & resolve inventory variances

•  Independently identify root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrences

6. Execute Inventory Control Alerts (ICA’s) timely and accurately

7. Execute and/or oversee timely shipments of branch transfers     

8. Follow Corporate processes for donations, damages and destructions

9. Oversee Monitor Process (if applicable) ensuring accuracy of data and completion of required monitors by fair type, by phase 

10. Ensure line sets are completed accurately and timely to include but not limited to:

• Mainline Schematic Titles

• Supplemental Titles

• All marketing materials and signage

• Schematic Changes​

11. Monitor and Manage On-Sale Date titles to ensure they are released at the correct time   

12. Proactively and independently identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to Branch Manager

13. Support regionally prescribed methods for fulfilling backordered titles 

14. Ensure Physical Inventory activity is executed according to documented processes

15. Ensure inventory is utilized as directed for Warehouse Sale Events   

16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested; specifically, but not limited to direction provided from the Inventory Control Supervisor, Branch Managers or Corporate Leaders

17. Maintain confidentiality relative to pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists and financial reports

18. Ability to effectively communicate with branch, regional and corporate leaders

19. Ability to proactively identify key issues and patterns from partial or conflicting data and provide recommended solutions

20. Act as a formal and informal resource for colleagues with less experience

21. Drug and alcohol-free policy compliance

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Must have a High school diploma or (GED) equivalent

• Prefer 2-years inventory experience with a distribution company, in an inventory related position, with developed specialized skills through job-related training Strong math and analytical skills 

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Strong problem solving skills and detail orientation, with a high level of accuracy Must be able to completes work with a limited degree of supervision

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on an unassisted basis, repetitively

• Previous experience/certification of power equipment operation preferred. Certification on all company equipment required 

• Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced distribution center environment Proficiency in computer spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word) required

• Familiarity with computerized Inventory location systems is preferred

• Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems is preferred

• Occasional travel may be required  

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular Seasonal

Job Family Group:

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:

Nebraska

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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