Logistics Operations Coordinator - Fast-Paced Shipping

Scholastic; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholastic is seeking an Operations Coordinator II in Missouri to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across inbound, outbound, transportation, and staffing activities. You will serve as a key communication link between Operations leadership, warehouse teams, transportation providers, and internal partners.

The role covers coordinating schedules, monitoring workflows, and ensuring accuracy in labeling and order flow while maintaining safety compliance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workflow across inbound, outbound, inventory, and transportation.
• Monitor schedules, staffing, workload, and appointments.
• Communicate changes in priorities and escalates 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.
• Manage carrier appointments, dock schedules, and shipment coordination.
• Communicate with carriers, drivers, vendors, and internal transportation teams.
• Track shipments and resolve exceptions; elevate delays or service failures.
• 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.
• Support safety policies and identify and accelerate safety concerns.
• Ensure required documentation is complete and compliant.
• Uphold all safety requirements, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and mechanical safety checks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lock Out/Tag Out certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Scholastic is seeking an Operations Coordinator II in Missouri to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across inbound, outbound, transportation, and staffing activities. You will serve as a key communication link between Operations leadership, warehouse teams, transportation providers, and internal partners.

The role covers coordinating schedules, monitoring workflows, and ensuring accuracy in labeling and order flow while maintaining safety compliance in a fast-paced