Warehouse and Distribution ManagerBranch Manager (Raleigh, NC)

Scholastic Reading Events are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastics greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids these events bring entire communities together.

At Scholastic Reading Events we bring the best school day of the year to schools in the form of 110000 unique pop-up shops annually. Memorable to all is the magic of a book fair which is at the heart of the Scholastic Reading Event. Book Fairs irresistibly defy expectations of how one must act in a library and generate excitement and Book Joy for all who attend. Reading Events raise over 200 million dollars in funds and resources for schools that host them. And were just getting started

Were here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward everything we do we are committed to ensuring every kid parent caregiver teen/tween book fair organizer and Employee feels seen respected and welcome as part of the Scholastic family.

We are currently in search of a Branch Manager to lead our local branch team in Raleigh NC. This full-time position offers medical dental and vision benefits a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation personal and sick time a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise and a 401k with a company match.

Qualified candidates will be able to lead in the planning scheduling directing and execution of the day-to-day warehouse activities of a branch in the Book Fair Organization. Key responsibility incudes: evaluating and assessing the team and operation to ensure adherence to company standards and policies and optimal performance. This candidate will support our mission to encourage reading and promote lifelong learning and demonstrate our values of caring and respect for all people.

Budgeted Base Salary Range for this position is $80-85k/annually with additional performance bonus opportunity.

JOB SUMMARY

The direct responsibility of the Branch Manager is to plan schedule direct and execute the day-to-day operational activities of small and medium-sized distribution centers in the Book Fair Organization. Evaluate and assess operations of Branch to ensure adherence to company standards and policies and optimal performance by performing the following duties

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• In conjunction with the Area Operations Manager plan and prepare annual budget for Branch unit.
• Achieve financial results and manage business-operating costs effectively.
• Responsible for achieving Branch budgeted goals including direct operating costs revenue per fair through quality production and timely service to customers and overall branch profitability.

Operations Management

• Implement operational efficiency improvements and utilize capacity planning and operational metrics to achieve branchs financial results.
• Ensure the branch operates in an efficient manner by utilizing effective methods of packing set-up delivery pick-up of book fairs; utilize capacity planning and staffing methods to assure optimum productivity.
• Oversee the production management system including utilization of the system to ensure that production plans are generated implemented and completed on a daily basis
• Conduct annual and semi-annual warehouse sales to reduce inventory levels and maximize revenue stream.
• Monitor evaluate and manage inventory utilization and inventory control procedures/processes to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure monthly Safety Meetings are conducted with full attendance and appropriate agenda and record-keeping.
• Oversee the completion of all required insurance forms in compliance with workers compensation motor vehicle accidents and personal property loss in a timely and efficient manner and distribute to appropriate parties as required.
• Maintain a clean safe and productive work environment while focusing on minimizing work-related injuries and auto losses conducting injury investigations/reviews complying with OSHA guidelines and Company directives.

Leadership

• Direct hiring training developing and evaluating of drivers warehouse personnel and supervisory staff.
• Effective in collaborating and communicating between Operations and Sales teams to enhance overall business performance.
• Assure all assets are secured and handled appropriately to minimize product damage and property loss.
• Execute Company policies procedures and programs in a professional effective and timely manner.
• Provide superior responsive customer service while maintaining cost controls.
• Plan and conduct regular staff meetings to inform educate and recognize employees as well as to provide a forum for exchange of ideas.
• In partnership with Human Resources is responsible for the recruiting interviewing selecting training/development evaluating disciplining and terminating employees in the Branch in a fair timely and objective manner.
• Responsible for documentation of disciplinary issues as they relate to performance behavior.
• Maintain business confidentiality relative to personnel pricing promotion customer lists and methods of distribution.
• Perform all tasks and projects as directed by Area Operations Manager.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree in Management Business Transportation or Operations related curriculum preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven front-line management experience in operations for a manufacturing or distribution company.
• Demonstrated capability to manage a high quality efficient and cost-effective operations a must.
• Facilities management experience preferred.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Inventory control experience with hands-on management of warehouse products supplies and goods

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.

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