Lead Merchandise Processor

Williams-Sonoma•Lakeland, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. 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: 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 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 The Lead Merchandise Processor position is located in Lakeland , FL . You'll  be excited about this opportunity because you will.... Run and scrub various reports to keep consistent inventory flow for the day-to-day operations Collaborate with other departments and facilities via email or phone communication Train, direct, and lead a team of associates to achieve operational goals Help maintain a clean and safe work environment by communicating safety topics, conducting audits, and promoting awareness in all tasks Track productivity, coordinate team assignments and prioritize/control the workflow through floor presence to ensure that deadlines are met Assist in leading daily start-up meetings, help communicate daily/weekly/goals, and share successes, opportunities for improvement and best practices with the team Share business information with teammates through floor presence, suggest improvements to current techniques Research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related performance to teammates, peers, and manager by using departmental resources Assist Manager with planning and implementation or departmental standards and goals Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least 1 year of experience in distribution, manufacturing, or retail environments. In lieu of distribution, manufacturing or retail environment experience, 5 years of progressive work experience
At least 1 year previous forklift driving experience
At least 2 years’ experience with warehouse management systems
This is an onsite and in office role
Excellent PKMS (or equivalent WMS) knowledge including handheld, truck mount and desktop
Advanced MS Office Proficiency:  Outlook, Word, and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision making, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask, be a team player, and possess research skills
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and be a fast learner
Flexible to work overtime as required
Able to bend, reach, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
Able to lift up to 75lbs
Comfortable walking/standing 90% of the day

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or certification in logistics, distribution, or manufacturing
At least 4 years of supervisory experience in distribution or manufacturing environment
At least 2 years’ experience of a working knowledge of MS Access

Responsibilities

Run and scrub various reports to keep consistent inventory flow for the day-to-day operations
Collaborate with other departments and facilities via email or phone communication
Train, direct, and lead a team of associates to achieve operational goals
Help maintain a clean and safe work environment by communicating safety topics, conducting audits, and promoting awareness in all tasks
Track productivity, coordinate team assignments and prioritize/control the workflow through floor presence to ensure that deadlines are met
Assist in leading daily start-up meetings, help communicate daily/weekly/goals, and share successes, opportunities for improvement and best practices with the team
Share business information with teammates through floor presence, suggest improvements to current techniques
Research and resolve issues, provide feedback on productivity and quality related performance to teammates, peers, and manager by using departmental resources
Assist Manager with planning and implementation or departmental standards and goals
Safely and efficiently operate material handling tools and equipment
Keep work area safe, organized and clean according to general warehousing practices and OSHA requirements daily

Benefits

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

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