[Remote] Sr. Logistics Analyst, Domestic

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.

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