Sr. Logistics Analyst, Domestic

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Job Description THE OPPORTUNITY The Sr. Logistics Analyst, Domestic will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Transportation and have primary functions: 1) Manage the day to day execution of all domestic inbound freight in US, CAN and cross border by working with vendors, carriers, Scholastic supply chain planners and demand planners 2) Manage special high profile / time critical logistics moves for new releases, 3) Logistics analysis and process improvement, and 4) serve as an Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Superuser, 5) Support global trade compliance coordination outbound / export. 6) International Inbound back up for Sr. Logistics Analyst, International. Responsibilities Day to day management of domestic inbound transportation spend ~$7-$8MM with up to 150 shipments per day. Includes: • 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 Manage special high profile, time critical logistics moves for new releases • 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 Responsible for supporting the analysis, process improvement and cost savings initiatives of the department, including: • 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 Responsible for understanding Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) as an expert user which includes: • 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 Global trade compliance coordination for outbound / export • 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 About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com . Some Benefits That We Offer • 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 Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 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) Time Type Full time Job Type Regular Job Family Group Distrib & Matls Mgmt Location Region/State: New York Compensation Range Annual Salary: 74,500.00 - 80,000.00 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 (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf) EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf) Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com