Warehouse and Distribution Manager/Branch Manager (Raleigh, NC)

Branch Manager

Scholastic Reading Events are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic's greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, these events bring entire communities together.

At Scholastic Reading Events, we bring "the best school day of the year" to schools in the form of 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually. Memorable to all is the magic of a book fair, which is at the heart of the Scholastic Reading Event. Book Fairs irresistibly defy expectations of how one must act in a library and generate excitement and Book Joy for all who attend. Reading Events raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host them. And we're just getting started

We're here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen/tween, book fair organizer, and Employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic family.

We are currently in search of a Branch Manager to lead our local branch team in Raleigh, NC. This full-time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal, and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k with a company match.

Qualified candidates will be able to lead in the planning, scheduling, directing and execution of the day-to-day warehouse activities of a branch in the Book Fair Organization. Key responsibility includes: evaluating and assessing the team and operation to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance. This candidate will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people.

Budgeted Base Salary Range for this position is $80-85k/annually with additional performance bonus opportunity.

The direct responsibility of the Branch Manager is to plan, schedule, direct and execute the day-to-day operational activities of small and medium-sized distribution centers in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess operations of Branch to ensure adherence to company standards and policies, and optimal performance, by performing the following duties:

Financial Management

• In conjunction with the Area Operations Manager, plan and prepare annual budget for Branch unit.
• Achieve financial results and manage business-operating costs effectively.
• Responsible for achieving Branch budgeted goals, including direct operating costs, revenue per fair through quality production and timely service to customers, and overall branch profitability.

Operations Management

• Implement operational efficiency improvements and utilize capacity planning and operational metrics to achieve branch's financial results.
• Ensure the branch operates in an efficient manner by utilizing effective methods of packing, set-up, delivery, pick-up of book fairs; utilize capacity planning and staffing methods to assure optimum productivity.
• Oversee the production management system, including utilization of the system, to ensure that production plans are generated, implemented, and completed on a daily basis
• Conduct annual and semi-annual warehouse sales to reduce inventory levels and maximize revenue stream.
• Monitor, evaluate, and manage inventory utilization and inventory control procedures/processes to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure monthly Safety Meetings are conducted with full attendance and appropriate agenda and record-keeping.
• Oversee the completion of all required insurance forms in compliance with worker's compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and personal property loss in a timely and efficient manner and distribute to appropriate parties as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment while focusing on minimizing work-related injuries and auto losses, conducting injury investigations/reviews, complying with OSHA guidelines, and Company directives.

Leadership

• Direct hiring, training, developing and evaluating of drivers, warehouse personnel and supervisory staff.
• Effective in collaborating and communicating between Operations and Sales teams to enhance overall business performance.
• Assure all assets are secured and handled appropriately to minimize product damage and property loss.
• Execute Company policies, procedures, and programs in a professional, effective, and timely manner.
• Provide superior, responsive customer service while maintaining cost controls.
• Plan and conduct regular staff meetings to inform, educate, and recognize employees, as well as to provide a forum for exchange of ideas.
• In partnership with Human Resources is responsible for the recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training/development, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating employees in the Branch in a fair, timely and objective manner.
• Responsible for documentation of disciplinary issues as they relate to performance behavior.
• Maintain business confidentiality relative to personnel, pricing, promotion, customer lists, and methods of distribution.
• Perform all tasks and projects as directed by Area Operations Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree in Management, Business, Transportation, or Operations related curriculum preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company.
• Demonstrated capability to manage a high quality, efficient and cost-effective operations a must.
• Facilities management experience preferred.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Inventory control experience with hands-on management of warehouse products, supplies and goods

Full time

Regular

Distrib & Matls Mgmt

North Carolina

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