Operations Coordinator - Logistics 1st Shift

Job Description:
Position Summary
The Operations Coordinator II provides day-to-day administrative and operational support across inbound, outbound, transportation, and staffing activities. This role serves as a key communication link between Operations leadership, warehouse associates, transportation providers, support departments, and external partners.
Operational Coordination
· Support daily workflow across inbound, outbound, inventory, and transportation.
· Monitor schedules, staffing, workload, and appointments.
· Communicate changes in priorities and escalate barriers quickly.
· Maintain visibility to daily operating priorities and outstanding issues.
· Oversee, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced operational equipment and areas
· Oversee shuttle operation to ensure outbound SLAs are met and orders ship timely.
· Perform external DMS maintenance and analyze data through the shuttle user interface to solution and address common faults and maximize throughput.
Transportation & Shipping
· Manage carrier appointments, dock schedules, and shipment coordination.
· Communicate with carriers, drivers, vendors, and internal transportation teams.
· Track shipments and resolve exceptions; escalate delays or service failures.
Administrative Support
· Maintain SOPs, work instructions, logs, and operational documentation.
· Maintain accurate records and identify trends or variances for leadership review.
· Track action items and follow up on outstanding issues.
· Support audits, compliance tasks, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
· Support safety policies and identify and escalate safety concerns.
· Ensure required documentation is complete and compliant.
· Uphold all safety requirements, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and mechanical safety checks.
Qualifications
Required
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· 1–2 years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, or transportation.
· Strong communication, organization, and data-analysis skills.
· Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to obtain Lock Out/Tag Out certification as needed
· Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in labeling and order flow.
Work Environment
· May require standing, bending, lifting, and working near equipment.
· Flexible scheduling, including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Distrib & Matls Mgmt
Location Region/State:
Missouri
EEO Statement:
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. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
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