Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Scholastic Corporation is a leading publisher and distributor of children's books, dedicated to fostering literacy and learning for over a century. The Sr. Logistics Analyst, Domestic will manage domestic inbound freight operations, oversee logistics analysis and process improvements, and serve as an expert user of Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).
Responsibilities
• Vendor setup/training on Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) TMS system
• Processing vendor order releases in OTM TMS to achieve required service levels at best total costs
• Tender shipments to optimal carrier in OTM TMS
• Tracking shipments from order release through delivery
• Attending HOT titles meetings and provide daily updates to business
• Manage RFQs for carrier spot bids
• Managing carrier performance and contract compliance
• Manage vendor shipping compliance in cooperation with Supply Chain
• Resolving issues with vendors and carriers
• Review and approval of billing and policy exceptions in Technical Traffic (Scholastic’s Transportation Bill Payment Application)
• Familiar with NAFTA requirements for cross border shipments between US and Canada and US and Mexico
• Work with Supply Chain to understand production schedules
• Identify best carrier for each project
• Lead pre-planning meetings with carriers, shipping locations, and receiving locations to ensure plan, roles and responsibilities are understood by all parties
• Set up appropriate tracking process and status process
• Lead daily status meetings
• Schedule pick-up and delivery appointments
• Track every shipment from pick-up to delivery
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities
• Develop and lead implementation of cross-functional process improvements
• Analysis: data collection from various Scholastic and carrier systems (OTM TMS, Technical Traffic), data structuring and advanced analysis in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Tableau
• Data visualization and development of metrics dashboards
• Process mapping and design
• Business case development
• Change management and communications
• Presentations in PowerPoint
• Full knowledge of end to end process configuration in OTM
• Skilled in OTM configuration
• Troubleshooting OTM system issues with Scholastic Technical Services (STS)
• Troubleshooting EDI connectivity issues with carriers and STS
• Systems testing
• Continuous improvement of configuration
• Lead end user training sessions for vendors, carriers, and Scholastic business users
• Provide user technical support for vendors, carriers, and Scholastic business users
• Work collaboratively with NSO, NYC Mail Room, Canada export, and others groups in US to continuously improve compliance and related process on export shipments
• Maintain process documentation and training materials
• Support system and other process related projects involving export transactions
• Work with stakeholders to resolve global trade issues and manage customs audits
• International Inbound back up for Manager of International Logistics
Skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Engineering or any bachelor with equivalent Supply Chain Management training
• Training / experience in data analysis and related software (Excel, Access, Tableau, Oracle Transportation Management)
Benefits
• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Company Overview
• Scholastic publishes and distributes children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.scholastic.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Scholastic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.