Distribution Coordinator

Scholastic•Detroit, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Scholastic Book Fairs is seeking two Distribution Coordinator Specialists to support its local distribution teams in Detroit, Michigan, and Arlington, Texas. The role supports distribution operations through data reporting and analysis, cross-functional coordination, and administrative assistance. It also supports safety, compliance, and process-improvement efforts; manages driver timekeeping and compliance reporting; and coordinates documentation, meetings, and travel to support operational performance. The positions are full-time and offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, a 50% discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401(k). The role is listed as Regular Seasonal.

Requirements

Previous transportation or logistics experience is desired but not required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
Ability to multitask and work accurately, efficiently, and with attention to detail under pressure.
Positive, can-do attitude and professional appearance and demeanor.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and effectively with team members.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs, especially Excel, and ability to learn new computer and technical systems.
Effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
Professional phone skills and etiquette.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to learn and/or knowledge of state and federal DOT transportation regulations.
Team-player approach.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical ability.
Previous transportation or logistics background.

Responsibilities

Provide the Distribution Leadership team with collated data to identify and understand business patterns and trends.
Create and maintain distribution reports, including scorecards, dashboards, and assessments, and provide trend information to Area Distribution Supervisors (ADSs).
Coordinate communication among Sales, Operations, Transportation, and outsourced providers as directed by Distribution Leadership.
Support ADSs and Distribution Supervisors (DSs) in researching or escalating safety, compliance, and performance issues.
Assist ADSs with developing, deploying, and managing process improvements, functional initiatives, projects, and procurement activities.
Execute timekeeping processes for non-exempt drivers, including PTO requests, attendance, and punctuality management, and generate driver-labor reports.
Coordinate and track action items and metrics, vendor-management procedures, planning, procurement plans, shortage mitigation, schedule validation, self-governance, and inventory analysis.
Generate reports from routing systems to monitor departmental compliance and communicate with ADSs to resolve issues.
Ensure required insurance forms for commercial motor vehicle collisions and property loss are completed accurately and promptly and distributed to the appropriate parties.
Plan and organize collision-safety debrief meetings in accordance with departmental practices.
Schedule meetings for ADSs in Outlook Calendar, take meeting notes, and publish and distribute notes when requested.
Arrange business travel for drivers on remote assignments when required.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive work environment; minimize work-related injuries and comply with regulatory guidelines and company directives.
Protect confidential business information concerning personnel, pricing, promotions, customer lists, and distribution methods.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional online publications, and vendor training.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.