Title: | Lead Merchandise Processor (Hub) |
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ID: | 328651851 |
Date Posted: | Jun 30, 2023 |
Reports To or Hiring Manager: | Robert Montalvo |
Department: | 9221 |
Shift: | 1 |
Grade Level: | 8 |
Employment Type: | Full Time Non-Exempt |
Location: | Tracy, CA |
Proposed Salary Range: | $24.00-$25.00 |
About Williams Sonoma Supply Chain - Tracy, CA
Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm.
Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview
In 2023, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:
- Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
- 15.1M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
- Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi, Arizona, and Tennessee totaling 3.9M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi and Tennessee
- Manufacturing facilities located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling 861k square feet with over 1,500 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million - $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture3 Sutter Street Upholstery Factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi with over 1,400 FTE’s producing approximately $900 million to $1 Billion in sales of Upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
- 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Establish and promote hard work ethics through teamwork and collaboration with associates.
- Utilize Williams Sonoma’s Mission, Vision, and Values to govern daily activities, including guidance to other associates and departments.
- Solicit opinions of team members on departmental operations to maximize productivity and quality objectives.
- Share business information with teammates through floor presence, suggest improvements to current techniques.
- Promote safety awareness and cultivate the safety culture through the company. Maintain a clean and safe work environment by communicating safety topics and conducting safety audits.
- Works cooperatively and harmoniously with manager, co-workers, and others.
- Train and direct a team of associates to achieve departmental and division production goals to provide customers with the ultimate delivery experience.
- Control the workflow on the floor to include prioritizing team goals to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Track productivity, research and resolve issues, and provide feedback on productivity and quality-related performance to teammates, peers and managers by using departmental resources.
- Coordinate team assignments by balancing resources as the volume requires.
- Provide training, productivity reporting, and feedback to any errors made by staff daily.
- Daily start-up meeting and communication of daily/weekly goals for the department.
- Work with the Ops Manager for specific service metrics related to safety, service, quality and cost.
- Lead continuous improvement and provide exceptional customer service to the stores and customers
- Lead staffs to ensure effectiveness and productivity metrics are met.
- Handle all escalations and provide follow-up, handle weekly incident reports, and customer surveys.
- Work closely with management in the daily operations for the department.
- Close loads in PKMS/HUBWM and minimize revenue recognition percentage.
- Coordinate team assignments by balancing resources as the volume requires.
- Track delivery productivity, research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality-related performance to teammates, peers, and managers by using departmental resources.
- Other projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in distribution, manufacturing or retail environment. In lieu of distribution, manufacturing or retail environment experience, 5 years of progressive work experience.
- 2 years of experience working with a warehouse management system.
- Proficiency in working with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
- Ability to multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks and reports.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
- Excellent attendance.
- Ability to lift to 75 pounds with or without accommodation.
- 1-year forklift experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- College or certificate in logistics, distribution or manufacturing
- 4 years of supervisory experience in distribution or manufacturing environment
2 years’ experience working knowledge of MS Access
Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….
- Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
- 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
- For more information on our benefits offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
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