Title: | Regional Assistant General Operations Manager |
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ID: | 32865222622 |
Date Posted: | Feb 7, 2025 |
Date to Apply By: | N/A |
Reports To or Hiring Manager: | Efren Sierra |
Department: | 4153 |
Shift: | Monday - Friday |
Grade Level: | 21 |
Employment Type: | Full Time Exempt |
Location: | Dania Beach, FL |
Proposed Salary Range: | N/A |
About Williams-Sonoma DC
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 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and 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
• 14.5M 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:
o 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 and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
o Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees 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
This position maintains full operational responsibility for two regional furniture / final mile distributions. They must provide solid leadership, coaching, direction, and resources to build a team capable of executing and delivering service and cost for both tactical and strategic initiatives.
The Regional Assistant General Operations Manager position is in Dania Beach, FL.
You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will....
• Manage multiple operations at once
• Build relationships at multiple levels to work cross organizationally toward solutions and excellent leadership and consensus building skills
• Drive home delivery KPI’s and partner with 3PL management to ensure WSI’s standards are being met
• Own all facets of P&L management, staffing & supply orders
• Track and maintain daily KPI reporting to ensure the site is within compliance
• Address and resolve customer escalation issues in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost control, service, inventory accuracy, housekeeping, and safety
• Achieve efficiency and production objectives consistent with quality requirements
• Motivate a team to work together in the most efficient manner
• Manage projects under aggressive time and dollar constraints
• Operate in a manner that ensures peak productivity and corporate profitability
• Manage and develop systems, processes, and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy
• Proficient in WMS systems and how they relate to inventory control and accuracy
• Work with outside support functions on coaching, recruiting, safety and service to enhance facility’s performance. Support People First initiatives to provide a positive work environment for associates
• Support network wide initiatives of continuous improvements and showroom quality deliveries
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
• At least 5 years of management experience in a distribution center or a progressive track record of increasing responsibility in white glove home delivery or furniture/ final mile distribution experience
• Willingness to travel up to 60% (based on business needs)
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to form relationships and work successfully with associates, managers, and cross functional teams across the organization
• Willingness to take calculated risks
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgement in stressful situation
• Demonstrate ability to think both strategically and tactically
• Strong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and drive
• Self-motivated individual who can set and meet simultaneous short-and-long term goals
We prefer some of these qualities as well….
• Master’s Degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Solid understanding of Safety and OSHA standards
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to successfully respond to urgent situations.
• Six Sigma/lean experience preferably in a distribution/warehouse environment
Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds
• Willingness to travel up to 60%
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
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)
EOE
At this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.