Manager, Merchandise DC

General Purpose

Accountable for the production/distribution functions of assigned area(s). Manages and trains DC supervisory personnel to meet established production requirements of merchandise through the distribution center. Executes production plans that optimize turn time and expedite merchandise through the distribution center in an accurate, cost-effective manner. Responsible for developing and maintaining an open, engaging associate relations environment which remains issue free.

Essential Functions

• Manages staff to ensure timely and accurate processing and distribution of merchandise to stores
• Responsible to ensure quality of work and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the production records, reports and numbers.
• Establishes area objectives and coaches Area Supervisors to reach their team's productivity goals.
• Acts as a troubleshooter to assist in resolving day-to-day problems, as well as long-term resolution planning.
• Provides Area Supervisors operational guidance in organizing and prioritizing daily work and staffing needs to meet production goals.
• Responsible for creating an effective team culture which recognizes individual and team performance, while maintaining an issue free environment in a demanding work environment.
• Recommends, interprets, implements, and makes decisions to resolve conflicts according to company and Distribution Center guidelines and philosophies.
• Coaches Supervisors on MAP...

Competencies

• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organizing
• Drive Results
• Collaboration
• Analysis and Judgment
• Leadership

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• Strong communications skills (both oral and written)
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years management experience in a similar retail production/distribution environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills are necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Physical Requirements/ADA

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary. Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day. No unusual physical requirements. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands. Job occasionally requires standing, bending, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, talking, hearing (audio equipment), and lifting up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3-5 DC Area Supervisors, with up to 150 Hourly Associates
• 1-2 Merchandise Specialists