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. EEO is the Law Poster EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision