Transportation Fleet Planner I - Full Time Remote Position with Comprehensive Benefits and Opportunities for Growth

Join the Team at Scholastic: A Leader in Education and Entertainment

Scholastic is a renowned global children's publishing and education company with a rich history of inspiring young minds through engaging stories, educational materials, and innovative products. As a leader in the industry, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and continuous learning. Our mission is to help children become lifelong learners and to provide educators with the resources they need to inspire and motivate their students.

About the Role: Transportation Fleet Planner I

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Transportation Fleet Planner I to join our team on a full-time remote basis. As a key member of our Distribution, Operations, and Sales teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient transportation of our products to customers across the country. Your primary responsibility will be to accurately complete assigned weekly fleet routing within compliance and KPI thresholds, creating the highest efficiency transportation plans according to established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete weekly preliminary and final routing of assigned branches by assigned deadlines according to established route compliance requirements.
• Complete all requested route changes for assigned branches within established timelines according to established route compliance requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on network needs, limitations, and intricacies to ensure seamless transportation operations.
• Track progress against efficiency goals and make strategy adjustments to course correct as needed.
• Support communication among necessary divisions to avoid service misses and ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Create reports, analysis, or graphs as requested to present results of analysis projects.
• Analyze route metrics and make suggestions for improved efficiencies for assigned branches.
• Regularly review route data for accuracy and DOT compliance.
• Maintain and adhere to information provided on branch info sheets.
• Maintain data entry reporting as requested, including data for sale exceptions reports.
• Create and archive exports and files as requested by assigned deadlines.
• Provide coverage for coworkers as needed.

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrates drive toward continuous improvement to meet company and department goals.
• Advanced Logical Thinking Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
• Highly Organized: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to Work Overtime: Willingness to work overtime as required during peak seasons.
• Strong Computer Skills:
  • Able to easily learn to navigate new software programs.
  • Intuitive computer skills.
  • Basic Excel skills (beyond data entry): simple formulas, data manipulation, sorting/filtering.
  • Basic office software skills: Outlook (email and calendar functions), navigating network drives, Teams.
• Self-Starter: Willing and able to seek out and use available resources to find answers and solve problems independently.
• High Degree of Professionalism: Basic business acumen and professionalism in communication and interactions.
• Advanced Oral and Written Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Good Time Management Skills: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in transportation planning, logistics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and route optimization software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Wellness programs and incentives.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance and 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise.
• Generous paid time off programs: vacation, personal, sick time, and holiday pay.

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the company.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Work Environment and Culture:

• Remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for virtual team-building and social events.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for logistics and transportation planning, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert link]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.