Gift Shop Assistant Manager, Logistics

Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Logistics for the Gift Shop will oversee receiving operations. The position must have a strong understanding of the Garden's core mission and exhibitions. In addition to helping incorporate existing merchandise into new themes, other duties include analyzing sales, advance planning, processing orders, and receiving shipments. The position oversees the Logistics Associate to ensure that all new orders, invoices, and shipments are processed correctly. They also manage the offsite warehouse to ensure accurate inventory control and tracking. In partnership with the shop management, this position works to ensure an excellent guest experience, successful annual inventory, and smooth daily operations.

Requirements

Ability to supervise staff members
Minimum 2 years of retail logistics experience
Experience with inventory management software preferred
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Required to walk often and stand for long periods of time
Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb
Often required to lift moderate weights (25-40) pounds
Must have a valid US driver license

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory management software preferred

Responsibilities

Create and place purchase orders in TAM (inventory management system), and track to ensure the product is received properly
Contact vendors to report damages or missing products
Present a pleasant and welcoming attitude when interacting with guests on the sales floor
Build positive and long-term relationships with vendors
Conduct annual inventory in collaboration with other managers
Manage the organization of merchandise in the warehouse and stockroom
Organize and rotate back stock in the warehouse and stockroom for easy replenishment
Coordinate placement of shipments from truck deliveries
Work closely with the managers to ensure efficient flow of goods to the sales floor
Ensure all Purchase Orders are completed efficiently and accurately in a timely manner
Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, secured, and coded per company guidelines
Accurately transfer product between both Atlanta and Gainesville warehouses
Code and log invoices for approval
Manage Logistics Associate on a daily basis to ensure time is being used adequately
Schedule and perform weekly cycle counts
Maintain all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the storage units, warehouse, and stockroom
Ensure compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs
Ensure adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
Support and participates in inventory shrinkage reduction goals and programs
Support maintenance of a risk-free environment
Fills in for Gift Shop Assistant Manager as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Attend management and leadership meetings, and education training when scheduled