Logistics Manager

Ultipro; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm is seeking a Logistics Manager in the West Des Moines area to provide leadership and direction for the Freight, Stocking, and Warehouse Teams. You will oversee receiving, yard operations, backroom management, and staffing in partnership with HR.

You will coach and mentor a diverse team, implement effective processes, and actively promote customer loyalty programs and company initiatives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/marketing or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience with a Big Box retailer is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Warehouse Team activities including daytime receiving, yard operations, return-to-vendor programs, pick/pack and ship, and backroom ownership.
• Oversee Freight Team activities including receiving deliveries, staging, splitting trucks, and stocking as needed.
• Oversee Stocking Team to ensure staged product is stocked to planogram locations and presented per standards, including back stock.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure logistics areas are staffed with qualified Team Leads and Team Members.
• Teach, train, coach, develop and mentor the team to ensure consistent execution.
• Promote Fleet Farm loyalty programs, credit card usage and other company initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for leading others? Do you have a forward-thinking mindset and the drive to bring your team to the next level? Are you always looking for continuous improvement opportunities and focused on process implementation? If so, this opportunity is for you! This opportunity is in our West Des Moines area!

The Logistics Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for three critical areas of the store including: the Freight Team, Stocking Team, and Warehouse Team.

Job duties:

• Oversee the Warehouse Team activities that include daytime receiving, yard operations, return to vendor programs, pick pack and ship, and act as the primary owner of the store’s backroom.
• Oversee the Freight Team activities that include: receiving deliveries, staging incoming deliveries, splitting trucks, and stocking as needed.
• Oversee the Stocking Team whose primary role is to ensure staged product is stocked to the correct planogram locations and presented according to standard This includes working back stock.
• In conjunction with human resources, you are responsible for ensuring that the logistics areas are staffed with the best qualified Team Leads and Team Members.
• Responsible to teach, train, coach, develop, and mentor your team to ensure consistent execution.
• Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.

Job Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 years of management experience with a Big Box retailer preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full- time and part-time team members.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively with implementing solutions, planning and delegating tasks, monitoring and achieving goals, and responding to change.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule and have open availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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