Continuous Improvement and Process Coordinator

Hermes • Dayton, NJ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Team: The Dayton Distribution and Service Center supports E-commerce, Retail, and Wholesale businesses for Hermès in the US. As a service center, we are considered the backbone of the company, providing services to all boutiques and departments while keeping the business running with minimal delays or interruptions. The Opportunity: As the Continuous Improvement & Process Coordinator, in a context of strong, sustained US business growth, you will directly collaborate with the Vice President of Distribution & Service Center, Senior Director of Logistics and Distribution, Senior Director of Distribution Services & Traffic, Senior Director of Import/Export, Director of Traffic & Purchasing, Director Building Administration and Operations and their teams to oversee and assist in the creation of their Standard Operating Procedures, Risk management, process documentation, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the processes related to the opening of a regional distribution center and the optimization of current New Jersey in-house distribution center operations. You will also establish a strong reputation and build relationships with Hermès colleagues in both France and the US, as well as with external partners (3PL, consultants). This role will be critical for the execution of the Hermès 5-year logistics and distribution roadmap in the US. About the Role: Collaborates with local Distribution management on improvements to workflow, process and perform time studies. Responsible for the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Define Process maps for all departments and activities in Dayton Create Risk mapping for teams Identifies and mitigates risks, and drives continuous improvement throughout the supply chain for all other assigned projects (for ex. transportation network optimization, warehouse slotting…) and activities (merchandise vs. non-merchandise, retail vs. E-Commerce…), with sustainability at the core of all options and solutions identified All other duties assigned by the Sr Manager of Logistics Projects, Sr Director of Logistics and Distribution, or VP of Distribution & Service Center Supervisory Responsibility: No Budget Responsibility: No Decision Making Responsibility: No

Requirements

• 2-3 Years Minimum of Related Experience in Retail/Luxury Supply Chain and Distribution
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• SAP Warehouse Management System (“Manhattan”)
• Transportation Management System

Nice To Haves

• LEAN certification preferred.
• Industrial Engineering Degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, and ability to collaborate efficiently with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of Distribution Center best practices and processes
• Ability to work both independently (multitask with little supervision) and in a team environment (cross-departments/functions)
• Ability to work under pressure, to anticipate and to adapt
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Customer service mindset
• French and/or Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• Previous experience at Hermès or another luxury goods retailer

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with local Distribution management on improvements to workflow, process and perform time studies.
• Responsible for the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Define Process maps for all departments and activities in Dayton
• Create Risk mapping for teams
• Identifies and mitigates risks, and drives continuous improvement throughout the supply chain for all other assigned projects (for ex. transportation network optimization, warehouse slotting…) and activities (merchandise vs. non-merchandise, retail vs. E-Commerce…), with sustainability at the core of all options and solutions identified
• All other duties assigned by the Sr Manager of Logistics Projects, Sr Director of Logistics and Distribution, or VP of Distribution & Service Center

Benefits

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
• Paid Parental leave and transition time
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing
• Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
• Product discount and EAP resources
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level