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Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Distribution Warehouse Manager

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$67k - $94.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BA/BS degree in Management, Business, Transportation, or an Operations-related curriculum is preferred.
  • At least 5 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company is required.
  • The candidate must be able to manage a high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective operation.
  • Inventory management experience is preferred.
  • Experience managing warehouse products, supplies, and goods through inventory control is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, direct, and carry out the day-to-day operational activities of the Belleville distribution facility.
  • Evaluate and review branch operations for compliance with company standards and policies, and optimize performance.
  • Improve efficiency and use capacity planning to meet financial goals.
  • Ensure efficient packing, setup, delivery, and pickup of book fairs using capacity planning and staffing methods.
  • Oversee and use the production management system to ensure daily production plans are completed.
  • Monitor and manage inventory utilization and control processes to meet company objectives.
  • Conduct monthly safety meetings with full attendance and proper record-keeping.
  • Maintain a safe and productive work environment, minimize injuries and auto losses, conduct injury investigations, and comply with OSHA guidelines and company directives.
  • Direct hiring, training, development, and evaluation of warehouse staff and supervisors.
  • Enhance business performance through effective communication between Operations and Sales teams.
  • Secure assets to minimize product damage and property loss.
  • Implement company policies, procedures, and programs consistently and in a timely manner.
  • Provide customer service while maintaining cost controls.
  • Plan and conduct regular meetings to inform, educate, and recognize employees, and facilitate idea exchange.
  • Collaborate with HR on recruiting, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees fairly and objectively.
  • Maintain confidentiality of business-related information.

Desired Qualifications

  • Inventory management experience.

About the Company

Scholastic

Publishes, distributes children's books via schools

Scholastic creates and distributes children’s books and learning content through direct-to-school channels that connect publishers with students. Its products include classroom books, magazines, and reading programs sold via book clubs and in-school book fairs, with purchases tied to teachers and schools. It differentiates itself through an established school-based distribution network that links content, classrooms, and commerce, built up through acquisitions like Grolier and popular series such as The Hunger Games and Captain Underpants. Its goal is to grow a kid-focused media ecosystem by delivering affordable reading material directly into schools and classrooms while expanding its brands worldwide.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1977

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