Job Description:

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 I. 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.
   

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 M