Warehouse Inventory Coordinator; La Vista

Job Description

Position:
Warehouse Inventory Coordinator

Schedule:

Full Time (Monday to Friday), 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Location:

La Vista, NE
Pay: $20.00 an hour

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan
• 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

• Oversee all inventory control activities within the assigned branch
• Develop mastery of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and serve as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Maintain inventory integrity and ensure branch compliance with Inventory Status Metrics
• Analyze Inventory Status and WMS results to identify process deficiencies and training opportunities; develop corrective plans with Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor
• Oversee accuracy of inbound receipts and outbound shipments
• Plan and conduct cycle counts—including task‑driven, random, and title‑requested counts—while researching and resolving variances
• Independently identify root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrence
• Execute Inventory Control Alerts (ICA’s) accurately and on time
• Oversee timely shipments of branch transfers
• Follow corporate processes for donations, damages and destructions
• Manage Monitor Process (if applicable) to ensure accurate data and completion of required monitors by fair type and phase
• Ensure line sets—Mainline Schematic Titles, Supplemental Titles, marketing materials and signage, schematic changes—are completed accurately and on schedule
• Monitor and manage On‑Sale Date titles to ensure timely release
• Proactively identify potential inventory shortages and communicate them to the Branch Manager
• Support regional methods for fulfilling backordered titles
• Execute physical inventory activities according to documented procedures
• Utilize inventory for Warehouse Sale Events as directed
• Perform additional duties requested by Inventory Control Supervisor, Branch Managers or Corporate Leaders
• Maintain confidentiality regarding pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists, and financial reports
• Communicate effectively with branch, regional and corporate leaders
• Identify key issues and patterns from partial or conflicting data and provide recommended solutions
• Serve as a formal and informal resource for colleagues with less experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferable: two years of inventory experience at a distribution company or in an inventory‑related position with specialized job training
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills and detail orientation with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Physical ability to lift 50lb unassisted, repetitively
• Previous experience or certification in power equipment operation preferred; certification on all company equipment required
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced distribution center environment
• Proficiency with computer spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word) required
• Familiarity with computerized inventory location systems preferred
• Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems preferred
• Occasional travel may be required

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.

All personnel actions are administered without discrimination.