Scholastic Hiring for Warehouse Inventory Coordinator – $20/hour at Odenton, MD Full Time

Schedule: 1st Shift – Full Time Non Exempt 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Location: Odenton, MD

$20.00 an hour!

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of a Warehouse Inventory Clerk/Coordinator help our associates manage the inventory needed to provide kids with the books they want to read. This full time position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, Paid Time Off, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k.

Qualified candidates will have experience with Warehouse Management Systems, inventory process and shipping and receiving. They will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning, and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities within assigned branch

Develop mastery of Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert

Execute and/or oversee timely shipments of branch transfers

Proactively and independently identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to Branch Manager

Support regionally prescribed methods for fulfilling backordered titles

Ensure Physical Inventory activity is executed according to documented processes

Ensure inventory is utilized as directed for Warehouse Sale Events

Qualifications

Must have a High school diploma or (GED) equivalent

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

Strong math and analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communications skills

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

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

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

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

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

Proficiency in computer spreadsheets (Excel) and word processing (Word) required

Familiarity with computerized Inventory location systems is preferred

Working knowledge of inventory scanner systems is preferred

Occasional travel may be required

Time Type:
Full time

Job Type:
Regular

Job Family Group:
Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region/State:
Maryland

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