Accountable for Shipping department operations, yard management, inventory, KPIs, budget and development. * Managing all aspects of the department financial, operational, people and process and service-related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve; participates in strategic and business process improvement projects for the distribution network. * Working as a team with the Receiving department Sr. Management on the cross training of all team members between both departments. * Perform daily tasks associated with the Shipping Departments daily outbound schedule, prepping personnel, planning loads, assisting whenever/wherever required. * Maintain an efficient flow throughout the department, keeping cost effectiveness and productivity as key goals always. * Analyze, review and dispute chargeback violations for detentions and/or loading procedures. * Review and ensure that direct reports have the support they need to effectively manage their workloads through proper coaching and development. * Evaluates the effectiveness of and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product; manage to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency as seasonality and inventory needs require. * Interacts with business partners to drive results and deliver solutions including Supply * Directly responsible for ensuring that department, company needs are met, service is managed to KPIs, and concerns are handled promptly and completely; done through critical issues. * Work with vendors to ensure proper supplies are available to meet demand. * Promotes strong fiscal and ethical standards throughout the department. * Nurture and develop department staff to maintain smooth volumes while assuring all customer requirements are met in a timely manner. * Build constructive, effective relationships throughout the distribution center, and Corp. region. * Identifies marginal and high performers and takes action to correct deficiencies or to reward/recognize high performers. * Will conduct performance appraisals, as well as provide training and development programs designed to improve, enhance and/or maintain or exceed performance standards. Works with Human Resources to implement training resources. * Coaches, trains, and develops employees informally and through formal training programs, providing both informal (e.g., on-floor coaching) and formal (e.g., written evaluation) job performance-based feedback * Partner with DC Human Resources to identify and address all business/employee relation needs, etc. * Ensure a culture of safety within the department by following Skechers safety policies and procedures - monitoring the operational metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. * Must maintain a high level of confidentiality. * Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction, and action steps necessary to maximize short-term and long-term goals. * Must be well-organized, detail-oriented * Strong knowledge of computer systems and database applications * Ability to communicate effectively to department teams, cross-functional partners, and upper management * Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment * Must be able to prioritize work and manage time effectively * Understand the business operations and principles as set forth * Must be cost-conscious and understand the levers that impact profitability * Must be able to analyze large data sets in a way that can efficiently and succinctly convey a message * Must be able to work effectively in teams and make meaningful and relevant contributions * Must be flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs and demands of the business * Strong ability to influence for results at all levels. * Must demonstrate a high degree of urgency and organization * Must be able to demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work and communicate with executive management, coworkers, and subordinates * Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely * Must possess integrity, credibility, and excellent work habits * Must have a positive attitude as well as a service orientation * Excellent leadership, time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines while maintaining a perspective and sense of humor * Ability to follow instructions from direct supervisor * Must be able to accept constructive criticism when necessary * Must have the willingness and desire to learn * Must be detail oriented * Ability to always work in a professional and courteous manner * Ability to facilitate a team spirit working environment * Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. * Ability to keep the DC OSHA Compliant * Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel software applications * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Ability to contribute _hands on_EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERINCE: * Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred. * 5-8 Years in Management/Warehouse - Shipping Distribution preferred * Advanced knowledge of Manhattan Associates' PkMS/WMS referred * Experience and working knowledge of automated warehouse systems QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. * * /All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./
