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Supervisor - DC Operations
full-timePhoenix

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Phoenix

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full-time

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About this role

Position Summary: The Supervisor - Distribution Center Operations assists in the overall management of the operation and provides strategic direction and leadership for all warehouse activities associated with order fulfillment, packing, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory management.

Available Shifts:

Front Half: Daylight hours Sunday through Wednesday

Back Half: Daylight hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Directly supervise hourly warehouse associates in a distribution center
  • Manage specific warehouse activities including, but not limited to, order planning, releasing orders to the fulfillment floor, following up on completion of assigned tasks, and ensuring the packing stations complete orders on a timely basis
  • Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure order accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
  • Assist Operations Manager in planning, prioritizing, and communicating shift directives to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and quality is met
  • Partner with senior management to implement and maintain proper layout of warehouse and product placement
  • Ensure the physical condition of warehouse and equipment are properly maintained and documented.
  • Ensure customer service key performance indicators are met or exceeded by monitoring order fill rates, conducting unannounced inspections, ensuring inventory accuracy, etc.
  • Personally coach, train, and mentor direct reports in order to ensure personal growth and career development
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed
  • Perform cycle counts, quarterly and/or annual physical inventories, and provide inventory reports as needed
  • Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous process improvement.
  • Demonstrate flexibility to support other shifts and departments as required
  • Support safety incident investigations and corrective actions
  • Maintain the security of all merchandise and capital equipment in assigned departments
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a lead or supervisor role preferably in a fulfillment, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience in Third Party Logistics (3PL) preferred.

 

Skills and Abilities: 

  • Ability to adjust strategy on the fly while functioning in a fast-paced environment in order to obtain operational goals.
  • Must be technologically savvy; experience with an Order Management System, Warehouse Management system, or Labor Management System is preferred.
  • Must be able to operate using google productivity apps (Gmail, calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
  • Ability to build a cohesive team that exemplifies Quiet Logistics’ core values. Demonstrated leadership skills to influence, implement, and manage change within the department.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects and set priorities.
  • Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess solid judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Directly supervises employees in the Warehouse and Operations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment.
  • Ability to lift and/or move objects up to and including 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand or walk continuously for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, reach and climb and descend stairs safely.
  • Ability to work in warehouse climate with temperature range of 55-80 degrees.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and additional tasks may be assigned to employees.

 

Quiet, a wholly owned subsidiary of AEO, Inc., is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace community. Quiet is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy), protected veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. This applies to all Quiet activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, and performance evaluation.

 

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

  • Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
  • Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
  • Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
  • AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

 

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Quiet - a wholly owned subsidiary of AEO, Inc is growing! We are experts at enabling brands to achieve their full potential. We take a very purposeful and principled approach to building supply chain services that enable the future. From our expert leadership to our highly capable and specially trained associates, the entire Quiet team is passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. Quiet is FAST. For our associates, clients, and customers, we build our business and community by being…
  • Futuristic Thinkers who solve for tomorrow’s problems and deliver what’s possible today. We challenge the status quo to make it better, simpler, and faster.
  • Accountable for our actions and decisions to provide peace of mind. We admit when we are wrong and strive to make it right.
  • Swift to act while getting the job done right. Being first is important but we strategically control our velocity based on needs.
  • Trusted through actively hearing others and fulfilling our commitments. We connect through transparent communication and a willingness to help.
Quiet is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace community. Quiet is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy), protected veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. This applies to all Quiet activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, and performance evaluation.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

Other facts

Tech stack
Leadership Skills,Communication Skills,Problem-Solving Skills,Decision-Making Skills,Team Building,Technologically Savvy,Inventory Management,Order Fulfillment,Process Improvement,Coaching,Training,Planning,Organizing,Supervisory Skills,Safety Management,Customer Service

About American Eagle Outfitters

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands: American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. We provide a welcoming and engaging customer and associate experience, and we embrace all. Merchandise assortments consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products for women and men. We are a true omni-channel retailer with a global reach.

Our brands are connected under the core tenet of REAL, which is optimistic, empowering and celebrates individual self-expression. That power and authenticity drives us to create a positive impact across every facet of our business, brands, and products.

We are a company led by purpose. Over ten years ago, we introduced AEO Better World – an initiative grounded in social responsibility and giving back to our communities. Across our brands, we support a number of important causes that are meaningful to our customers and associates. We operate with integrity and a strong set of values, which is ingrained across our business and in how we treat our associates, business partners and customers.

At AEO, we believe that our associates are our most valuable asset and we want them to feel motivated and have the freedom to be themselves at work. We strive to be an employer of choice – a place where people are excited to come to work because they believe in what we do, enjoy working with each other and have fun doing it. If you think AEO sounds like a fun place to work and grow your career, you’re right!

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail
Founding Year: 1977

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  • The Supervisor - Distribution Center Operations oversees warehouse activities related to order fulfillment, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management. They directly supervise warehouse associates and ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.

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