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Warehouse Inventory Coordinator (La Vista) - Full Time + Benefits - $20 p/hr!

Scholastic

OperationsFull Time$20 / hour
Location
La Vista, NE
Posted
July 21, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

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 Branch Inventory Coordinator to help our associates manage the inventory needed to provide kids with the books they want to read.

This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment within a distribution center. You will be responsible for overseeing all inventory control activities within the assigned branch, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in stock management.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $20.00 per hour
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise
  • 401k

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all inventory control activities within the assigned branch.
  • Develop mastery of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and operate as the Branch Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • Maintain inventory integrity within the assigned branch.
  • Ensure the branch is in compliance with Inventory Status Metrics.
  • Analyze Inventory Status and WMS Status results for process deficiencies and training opportunities.
  • In conjunction with the Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor, develop plans to correct substandard performance.
  • Oversee the accuracy of Inbound Receipts and Outbound Shipments.
  • Oversee and/or conduct cycle counts, including task-driven counts, user-initiated counts (random), and specific title requested counts.
  • Broadly research and resolve inventory variances.
  • Independently identify root causes of variances and collaborate with Branch Management to prevent recurrences.
  • Execute Inventory Control Alerts (ICA’s) timely and accurately.
  • Execute and/or oversee timely shipments of branch transfers.
  • Follow Corporate processes for donations, damages, and destructions.
  • Oversee the Monitor Process (if applicable), ensuring accuracy of data and completion of required monitors by fair type and by phase.
  • Ensure line sets are completed accurately and timely, including but not limited to: Mainline Schematic Titles, Supplemental Titles, all marketing materials and signage, and Schematic Changes.
  • Monitor and Manage On-Sale Date titles to ensure they are released at the correct time.
  • Proactively and independently identify potential inventory shortages and communicate to the 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.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested, specifically but not limited to direction provided from the Inventory Control Supervisor, Branch Managers, or Corporate Leaders.
  • Maintain confidentiality relative to pricing, promotion, distribution, inventory, customer lists, and financial reports.
  • Effectively communicate with branch, regional, and corporate leaders.
  • Proactively identify key issues and patterns from partial or conflicting data and provide recommended solutions.
  • Act as a formal and informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
  • Comply with the drug and alcohol-free policy.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Prefer 2 years of 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 communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and detail orientation, with a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to complete work with a limited degree of supervision.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, repetitively.
  • Previous experience/certification of power equipment operation preferred.
  • Must obtain certification on all company equipment.
  • Ability 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.