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Distribution Coordinator I

Scholastic

OtherFull Time
Location
Lake Mary, FL (Remote)
Posted
July 17, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 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 Distribution Coordinator Specialist to support our local distribution team. This position will be located in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct support to the Distribution Leadership team through data collation to identify and understand business patterns and trends.
  • Create and maintain distribution reports (Scorecards, Dashboards, Distribution reporting, assessment, etc.) and provide trending to ADSs to drive functional results beyond projected expectations.
  • Manage effective, continual inter-personal communication flow between Sales, Operations, Transportation, and outsource providers as directed by the Distribution Leadership team.
  • Support ADSs/DSs to flush out any Safety, Compliance Performance issues or challenges that require more research or escalation.
  • Assist ADSs in the development, deployment, and management of internal/external process improvements, functional initiatives, and projects/procurement activities.
  • Execute timekeeping processes for non-exempt drivers, including PTO requests, attendance, and punctuality management.
  • Generate reporting to assist Distribution Leadership in managing driver labor.
  • Support the coordination and tracking of action items and metrics, vendor management procedures for planning, procurement plans, shortage mitigation, schedule validation, self-governance, and inventory analysis.
  • Generate OTM reports from routing systems to track and monitor departmental compliance.
  • Take appropriate action through effective interpersonal communication with Area Distribution Supervisors to resolve issues.
  • Oversee the completion of all required insurance forms in commercial motor vehicle collisions and property loss in a timely and accurate manner and distribute to appropriate parties as required.
  • Plan and organize collision safety debrief meetings in an expedient manner following all departmental practices.
  • Schedule meetings for ADSs as requested within Outlook Calendar.
  • Take meeting notes, publish, and disseminate when requested.
  • Arrange and schedule any business travel for drivers on remote assignments as required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and productive work environment while focusing on minimizing work-related injuries, complying with all regulatory guidelines, and Company directives.
  • Maintain business confidentiality relative to personnel, pricing, promotion, customer lists, and methods of distribution.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional online publications, and participating in vendor trainings.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

  • Previous background in transportation/logistics desired but not required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize based on Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
  • Ability to multi-task, be detailed-oriented, efficient, and accurate under pressure.
  • A positive, can-do attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and effectively with team members.
  • Proficient with Microsoft programs, especially Excel, with the ability to learn new computer/technical systems.
  • Display positive interpersonal skills through effective leadership and communication.
  • Professional phone skills and etiquette.
  • Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to learn and/or have knowledge of State and Federal DOT Regulations for transportation.
  • Strong analytical ability highly desired.
  • Team Player.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
  • 401k