Distribution Center Supervisor: Lead, Schedule & Inventory

Petco; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to lead a DC team and oversee scheduling, inventory control and data-driven decision making. You will supervise DC Associates, coach performance, and contribute to hiring and evaluations.

The role emphasizes safety, process adherence, and effective communication within the distribution environment, supporting Petco's service standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of distribution center management principles (scheduling, inventory control).
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills to log, track and report data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise one or more DC work units, including ongoing training and assignment delegation.
• Provide input toward performance evaluations, and participate in hiring, disciplining and terminating.
• Interact professionally with internal and external contacts and ensure efficient DC operations.
• Move merchandise up to 50 pounds and manage safety procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership / Supervisory

Communication

Time management

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.

Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.

Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

Essential Job Functions: Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to: - Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company’s interests. - Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. - Analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action. - Effectively accomplish assigned duties/tasks through the work of subordinates. - Move merchandise up to 50 pounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: The nature of this position entails supervising one or more work units in the Distribution Center, to include ongoing training and assignment delegation. The Distribution Center Supervisor is also responsible for providing primary input toward the performance evaluations of the Distribution Center Associates as well as hiring, disciplining and terminating employees. Work Environment: While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked. As the Distribution Center Supervisor may also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury resulting from improper procedures. Education (Required): High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Education (Preferred): Bachelors degree is preferred. Work Experience (Required): demonstrate a strong working knowledge of basic Distribution Center management principles, including scheduling, accounting relationships and inventory control policies. Incumbent must also have working knowledge of basic computer skills to log, track and report data.

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

About Petco:

We’re proud to be 'where the pets go' to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years – from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood – the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

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