Manager, Logistics

Bloomingdale's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Logistics Manager to lead their team in a vibrant retail environment. This role is pivotal in enhancing both colleague and customer experiences, ensuring that the store operates at peak efficiency. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for executing company standards in merchandise handling and logistics while fostering a culture of teamwork and motivation. If you are passionate about retail and have a knack for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a fun and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in logistics or retail management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Inspire team to deliver company standards for merchandise presentation.
• Participate in workload planning and seasonal shortage reduction strategies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Planning and Execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

About:

Bloomingdale's makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale's like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial, and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.

Job Overview:

Store Leaders are on the forefront of both the colleague and customer experience. Through a dynamic leadership style, interpersonal skills, and business acumen, Logistics Managers will inspire their team to bring the Bloomingdale's mission, to be like no other store in the world, to life. A leader's success is through the connectivity of their team, and a Logistics Manager is responsible for unlocking each member's individual motivation and goals. The Logistics Manager owns delivery of company standards for all merchandise presentation, replenishment, and logistics. They support merchandise handling and support functions that augment the customer experience and drive productivity.

Essential Functions:

• Actively participate in weekly Workload Planning meetings including Big Day Strategy
• Ensure company standard markdown completion, with a sales-floor-first execution mentality
• Meet company logistics standards in Return to Vendor (RTV), Jobout, and transfer metrics
• Achieve company floor ready standards
• Partner with the Visual and Merchandising Teams to participate in Markdowns, Jobouts, RTV, etc., when workload dictates
• Participate proactively in seasonal shortage reduction strategies, including action plan development and implementation, shortage meetings, seasonal awareness weeks

Qualifications and Competencies:

• We encourage candidates with either a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field to apply
• 1-2 years related experience
• Effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and all levels of internal and external business partners
• Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies
• Ability to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve priorities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around the store or department
• May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision, and climbing ladders
• Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment
• Frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs