Branch Inventory Coordinator

Branch Inventory Coordinator

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, Fairs bring entire communities together.

At Scholastic Reading Events, we bring "the best school day of the year" in 110,000 unique pop-up shops annually. Irresistibly defying expectations of how one must act in a library, Fairs raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host Fairs. 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 Inventory Coordinator to support our local team. 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.

Serve as part of the team who builds and delivers Bookjoy as a Branch Inventory Coordinator. You are part of a dedicated team in an active environment where your daily activities of building a book fair include working safely, learning, demonstrating proficiency and meeting all productivity and quality requirement of your essential duties and responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Expertise/Functional:

• Responsible for overseeing all branch inventory control activities and integrity:
• Walk the facility daily to monitor and report low quantity and out of stock schematic titles.
• Oversee and/or conduct cycle counts to include task driven counts, user-initiated counts (random) and specific title requested counts.
• Execute Inventory Control Alerts (ICA's) timely and accurately.
• Monitor and Manage On-Sale Date titles to ensure they are released at the correct time.
• Physical Inventory activity is executed according to documented processes.
• Follow Corporate processes for donations, damages and destructions and quarantine.
• Ensure line sets and schematic changes are completed accurately and timely.
• Complete all Mark down and pricing activities as directed
• Shipping and Receiving - maintain accuracy of inbound receipts and outbound shipments.
• Develop mastery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME) and inventory related tools and systems.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead other employees.
• Consistently meet minimum required production, accuracy, and quality standards for all work performed.
• Follow all safety policies, processes, and procedures at all times.
• Ensure work area is neat, clean, safe, and organized at all times.
• At any time may perform other duties or tasks associated with other position descriptions as part of individual and team development.

Additional Responsibilities Hub Location

Oversee all hub activity

• Including PO distributions
• Accurate allocations to spoke branches
• Adjust allocation percentages as needed
• Effective communication with spoke branches

In partnership with BM plan and direct inventory activities with PEO I and PEO II Timely communicate carrier transportation issue to ICS/BM

Effectiveness:

Dependability & Reliability

• Is reliable and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance in accordance with SBF policy.
• Responsible for proper handling of product at all times.

Planning & Organizing

• Plans and prioritize work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Recording details of all work tasks performed accurately and completely.
• Carrier coordinator

Working With Tools & Technology

• Demonstrates appropriate use of tools and technology to complete work functions according to process and procedures.

Leadership Initiative

• Responsible for execution of all operational inventory processes in support of ICS/ BM
• Demonstrates ability to perform supervisory tasks (excluding formal performance management) during seasonal peaks when extended flex shifts are required.
• Ensure branch compliance with WMS status report.
• Responsible for communicating problems/concerns to ICS /BM.
• Ability to independently recognize, problem solve, and respond to issues per operational standards.
• Share knowledge by training and mentoring peers on operations tasks.
• Support BM/WHS to train, coach, mentor, and motivate warehouse team.
• Proactively and independently identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to Branch Manager
• Independently identify research and resolve root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrences.

Interpersonal:

• Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
• Maintain compliance with drug and alcohol-free policy.
• Ability to effectively communicate across functional departments.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate proficiency and effectiveness in Warehouse Associate IV(4) or PEO I
• Must operate all power equipment upon successful completion of the SBF powered equipment program.
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.
• Good verbal/written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English, such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic experience and familiarity with the fundamental capabilities of computers and communications systems.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or (GED) equivalent
• Maintain confidentiality relative to pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists and financial reports
• 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
• Must operate all power equipment upon successful completion of the SBF powered equipment program.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced distribution center environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel) (Outlook) (Word) required
• Familiarity with computerized Inventory location systems is preferred
• Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems is preferred
• Occasional travel may be required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs., or on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift boxes that weigh up to 30 lbs. to a height of 78" on a daily basis.
• Must be able to push (move) wheeled cases, which may weigh in excess of 300 lbs. with an initial force of up to 50 lbs. and a sustained force of up to 30 lbs., on a daily basis.
• Must be able to stand, reach above and below