Store Area Leader — Merchandising & Freight Ops

External Ocean State Job Lot; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness

FSA

Short-Term Disability

Accolade Care

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing Bonus

401K

Partner Discounts

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Scranton, PA invites an experienced Store Area Team Leader to oversee merchandising, freight flow, and daily operations, while mentoring store teams to achieve company goals. The role requires 4+ years of retail management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Google Workspace, Oracle, and BI tools to drive scheduling, inventory, and performance.

You will champion a positive store culture, ensure compliance with merchandising standards, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• 4+ years of retail management experience.
• Proficient with Google platform (Google Workspace).
• Experience with Oracle systems and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic store initiatives to maximize revenue and achieve goals.
• Oversee freight flow and ensure timely stocking within backroom and on the sales floor.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop effective merchandising strategies.
• Recruit, train, and develop store associates to build a strong team.
• Maintain store cleanliness and visual standards, ensuring guest-facing excellence.
• Utilize technology to optimize scheduling and operational efficiency.
• Monitor customer service levels and uphold store standards.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between departments and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Freight Operations

Team Building

Technology Proficiency

Tools

Google Workspace

Oracle

Domo

Thinktime

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot in Scranton, PA invites an experienced Store Area Team Leader to oversee merchandising, freight flow, and daily operations, while mentoring store teams to achieve company goals. The role requires 4+ years of retail management experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with Google Workspace, Oracle, and BI tools to drive scheduling, inventory, and performance.

You will champion a positive store culture, ensure compliance with merchandising standards, and collaborate across