603- 79th And Perry-Department Lead

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Forman Mills is seeking a Department Lead in Receiving to oversee merchandising directives, ensure courteous customer service, and manage staff within the department. The role includes training team members, maintaining accurate signing and pricing, and coordinating with Receiving to prioritize hot items.

This position may require covering varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Department Lead will ensure accurate inventory, assist in other store areas as needed, and help

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent math and money-handling abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist, and thank customers in a friendly manner.
• Train and develop all team members in the department.
• Maintain merchandise presentation as directed by management.
• Verify signing on fixtures is correct.
• Ensure floor plans and moves are executed safely and efficiently.
• Display new freight within 24 hours of receiving.
• Communicate with receiving on hot/fashionable items priorities.
• Inform store management and district manager about selling/non-selling merchandise.
• Complete price changes as directed by the Store Support Center.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Assist in other store areas as needed.
• Deter theft by reporting suspicious activity to management or loss prevention.
• Communicate tasks and assignments to department staff.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Communication

Math skills

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS software

Kronos

Calculator

Job description

Position Title: Department Lead

Reports to: Store Manager/CO manager/ ASM / Merchandise manager

Department: Receiving

FLSA: Non- Exempt

Position Summary:

The Department Lead is directly responsible for the completion of all Store Support Center’s merchandising directives in regard to merchandise presentation, organization, signing, price changes, inventory, advertising and recovery of their specific area. Provides all customers with a Courteous, Fast and Friendly shopping experience. When needed, assists in other departments and Front-end as directed by management team.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure outstanding customer service by greeting , assisting, and thanking each customer in a positive approachable manner.
• Responsible for the training and development of all team members assigned, in all aspects of the department.
• Responsible for Merchandise presentation as directed by Store management.
• Verify signing on fixtures is correct
• Ensure floor plans and floor moves are done safely and efficiently to prevent injury to customers and fellow team mates.
• Ensuring new freight in presented within 24 hours of receiving a shipment
• Condensing older merchandise to allow new merchandise
• Communicate with the receiving department to ensure hot items and fashionable merchandise is priority
• Communicate to store management and district manager selling and non-selling merchandise.
• Ensure price changes are completed on time as directed by the store support center
• Inventories counts are accurate
• Performs additional task when needed in all areas of the store including fitting room, receiving, front-end, departments, other then assigned, sidewalk and maintenance.
• Help deter theft by reporting all dishonest behavior to management and /or loss prevention
• Communicate tasks and assignments to department staff and the management team.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to work varied hours/days, including 1 -2 nights per week, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business.
• The ability to work in different areas of the store such as selling floor, fitting room, and receiving as directed by supervisors and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively as it relates to communicating to customers and team members all Forman Mills written policy and procedures, training materials, directives and any other materials Forman Mills produces.
• Ability to perform basic math functions inorder to operate the register, make change and conduct inventory.
• Physical requirements include lift up to 50 lbs. Use of hands and fingers in a continuous and repetitive activity. Adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing and repetitive lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience: Cashier experience preferred but not required
• Job Related Skills: Math, ability to count money and give accurate change
• Ability to handle different customer’s personalities in a professional manner
• High Energy, Positive attitude, Friendly, Courteous,
• Excellent People Skills
• Computer Skills:
  • POS Software and Equipment
  • Kronos (Time and Attendance)
  • Calculator