Assistant Store Manager

Adidas; Gretna; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports brand is looking for an Operations Associate II in Gretna, Scotland. This role involves coordinating warehouse duties such as selecting, packing, and scanning products while maintaining quality and volume goals. Applicants should have a minimum of six months forklift experience and a high school diploma. Adidas offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and education assistance, as well as paid parental leave and bonus opportunities. Join a diverse team and contribute to shaping the future of sport and retail.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months previous experience operating forklifts.
• Minimum of one year experience in distribution/warehouse operations.
• Required to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems to process all barcoded products.
• Accurately record production by task and complete necessary paperwork.
• Train and coach new hires.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to read, write, and distinguish colors

Good communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

Job description

Purpose

In addition to possessing proficient knowledge of Operations Associate I responsibilities in their area of responsibility, the Operations Associate II coordinates the flow of work in/out of the department and performs essential administrative tasks. This role will be required to perform a variety of warehouse duties under general supervision including but not limited to selecting, packing, scanning, labeling, loading, unloading, material handling, value-added services (VAS) and/or other functions as assigned to achieve projected volume and quality goals. Accurately process orders in and out of the distribution center.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize computerized warehouse management systems (WMS) and radio frequency (RF) scanners to process all barcoded products
• Operate hand and power equipment for material handling as needed
• Operate machines as needed (i.e. bagging machine, inflation machine, etc.)
• Identify and communicate exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Train and coach new hires
• Troubleshoot issues to determine root cause and suggest solutions and improvements

Key Relationships

• Leadership team
• Other internal departments

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Competent computer skills using the internet, Windows, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and navigating adidas systems
• Ability to read, write, count and distinguish colors
• Ability to use equipment, including but not limited to box knife, RF scanner, manual and powered equipment
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Required to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language

Essential Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Work in a warehouse environment with noise, dust, and varying temperatures
• Regularly talk, hear; sit, stand and/or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to reach, feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and/or twist for up to twelve (12) hours/day
• Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
• Occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Work safely on elevated surfaces (i.e. multiple level mezzanine)
• Reliably attend work/scheduled hours

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in distribution/warehouse operations
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive benefits including medical dental vision 401k with employer match paid parental leave education assistance and more. Opportunities for growth and development within a global brand that values diversity and innovation.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Apply today and be part of a team that is shaping the future of sport and retail. THROUGH SPORT WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.