Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

Cost Plus World Market; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Store Logistics Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales. The role entails managing logistics processes, ensuring high store standards, and developing team members. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant retail experience, and a focus on customer service. This position offers full-time benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment preferred.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall store logistics processes supporting company initiatives and productivity goals.
• Utilize company tools to educate the team on logistics processes, visual standards, and stocking routines.
• Ensure execution of omnichannel initiatives, including inbound and outbound freight activity.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Experience Focus

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Effective Delegation

Job description

In partnership with the Store Manager, provide leadership to achieve or exceed sales and profitability goals. Consistently exemplify, maintain, and foster the culture and values of World Market. Drive a service and selling culture through effective leadership routines and engagement behaviors. Maintain a branded store experience through consistent visual execution, standards, and recovery. Hire, develop, and retain a high-performance team through coaching, training, and recognition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage overall store logistics processes supporting company initiatives and productivity goals.
• Utilize all company tools and training resources to educate the team on logistics processes, visual standards, and stocking routines.
• Plan and execute logistics workload by managing publication calendar and delivery schedule; collaborate with the Operations Manager for scheduling.
• Organize, plan, and execute signage and graphics in partnership with the management team.
• Follow up on truck receiving and data integrity issues; handle parts ordering via BOLT and address QA issues.
• Ensure execution of omnichannel initiatives, including inbound and outbound freight activity.
• Maintain stockroom standards and organization for efficiency and safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or in the absence of the Store Manager.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Strong leadership skills including customer experience focus, urgency, attention to detail, creative problem solving, sound decision making, effective delegation, and daily priority execution.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment preferred.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the Company’s 401(k) plan after three months of service.

Benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Assistance, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

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