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