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Inventory Control Coordinator / Power Equipment Operator - $25/Hour (Fremont, CA)
Inventory Control Coordinator / Power Equipment Operator - $25/Hour (Fremont, CA)Scholastic • Fremont, CA, US
Inventory Control Coordinator / Power Equipment Operator - $25 / Hour (Fremont, CA)

Inventory Control Coordinator / Power Equipment Operator - $25 / Hour (Fremont, CA)

Scholastic • Fremont, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Branch Inventory Coordinator II

Join our Scholastic team in Fremont, CA as a Branch Inventory Coordinator II. Serve as part of the team who builds and delivers Bookjoy. 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 requirements of your essential duties and responsibilities.

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events and you could be part of the team ensuring that more than 35 million students and their families have access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

Why you'll love working for Scholastic Book Fairs :

  • Competitive starting rate pay starting at $25.00 per hour.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k with a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise
  • Time off program that includes vacation, personal days, and sick time
  • Paid holidays, plus an additional paid week between Christmas and New Year's Day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. 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 markdown 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.

    • 2. Additional responsibilities Acting Lead in absence of, or in conjunction with, Branch Manager :

  • In conjunction with Branch Manager, coach, develop and train warehouse staff and maintain peak level of associate morale and motivation within branch for maximum level of productivity and associate retention.
  • Act as Point of Contact / Lead for all business and staff related needs in absence of Branch Manager

    • 3. Additional responsibilities HUB :

  • 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 :

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Working with Tools & Technology :
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of tools and technology to complete work functions according to process and procedures.
  • 4. 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.
  • 5. Independently identify research and resolve root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrences.
  • Interpersonal :
  • 1. Maintain a professional and positive relationship with all co-workers and customers.
  • 2. Maintain compliance with drug and alcohol-free policy.
  • 3. 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.

    1. Demonstrate proficiency and effectiveness in Warehouse Associate IV(4) or PEO I

    2. Must operate all power equipment upon successful completion of the company's powered equipment program.

    3. High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

    4. Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.

    5. Good verbal / written communication skills, basic math skills, and ability to read documents in English, such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

    6. Basic experience and familiarity with the fundamental capabilities of computers and communications systems.

    Job Requirements :

    1. Must have a High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.

    2. Maintain confidentiality relative to pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists and financial reports.

    3. Prefer 2-years inventory experience with a distribution company, in an inventory related position, with developed specialized skills through job-related training.

    4. Strong math and analytical skills.

    5. Strong written and verbal communications skills.

    6. Strong problem solving skills and detail orientation, with a high level of accuracy.

    7. Must be able to completes work with a limited degree of supervision.

    8. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on an unassisted basis, repetitively.

    9. Previous experience / certification of power equipment operation preferred. Certification on all company equipment required.

    10. Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced distribution center environment.

    11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel) (Outlook) (Word) required.

    12. Familiarity with computerized Inventory location systems is preferred.

    13. Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems is preferred.

    14. Occasional travel may be required.

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