Logistics Team Lead

Mills Fleet Farm e-Commerce Enterprises, LLC; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm is seeking a Logistics Team Lead to supervise and develop the logistics group, ensuring inbound freight is processed rapidly and floor-ready within 24 hours. You will drive process improvements, coordinate with the replenishment function, and support BOPIS/PPS order execution.

The role requires leadership experience in retail logistics, ability to motivate a diverse workforce, and forklift certification. Flexibility for days, nights, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of retail logistics or general warehouse experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast changing environment.
• Direct and motivate a diverse team including full- and part-time members.
• Able to act decisively, multi-task, and adapt in a quick changing environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate forklift safely.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise the Logistics Team.
• Plan and prioritize the Logistics Team’s daily activities & assign tasks.
• Ensure all freight is processed and stocked within 24 hours of receipt.
• Maintain stocking standards and Fleet Farm presentation standards at a high level.
• Coordinate excess merchandise with Replenishment Team for proper binning and placement.
• Collaborate with Logistics Manager to implement process improvements and evaluate performance.
• Assist in picking Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and PPS orders.
• Promote Fleet Farm customer loyalty programs and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Logistics

Warehouse operations

Training

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Do you enjoy serving customers, mentoring others, and implementing processes to ensure customers are receiving the best possible experience? Do you have a positive attitude and love interacting with people? If so, this opportunity is for you!

The Logistics Team Lead is responsible for breaking down, sorting, preparing, staging, and stocking the sales floor with all new inbound freight while following our Door-To-Floor in 24 hours process.

Job duties:

• Train and supervise the Logistics Team.
• Plan and prioritize the Logistics Team’s daily activities & assign daily tasks.
• Ensure all freight is processed and stocked on the floor within 24 hours of receipt.
• Ensure stocking standards are being met and ensure Fleet Farm’s presentation standards are being executed at a high level.
• Coordinate processing of excess merchandise with the Replenishment Team to ensure it is properly binned and located in capstock or the backroom.
• Collaborate with Logistics Manager to implement process improvements and evaluate team performance.
• Assist in picking Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and preparing Pick Pack and Ship (PPS) orders.
• Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.

Job Requirements and Education:

• 2 years of retail logistics or general warehouse experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast changing 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, implementing solutions, multi-task, and be flexible in a quick changing environment.
• Warehouse environment can expose temperature fluctuations (hot/cold), noise, dust, and uneven walking surfaces.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Ability to be certified to operate a forklift and other material handling devices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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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