ATLANTA BRAVES is Hiring a Distribution Center Manager, Retail Near Cleveland, OH
If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsible for keeping accurate inventory control of all merchandise in the off-site DC, as well as running point for accurate inventory at our offsite warehouse location; Assist with inventory at all other locations as needed
Oversee the receiving process for all purchase, intercompany and transfer orders inbound to either DC and all store locations, including but not limited to, accurately scanning, counting, ticketing, photographing and handling the receiving process in Yellow Dog (Inventory Control System)
Maintain accurate spreadsheet of all received shipments and work with buyers on Purchase Order Vouchers, Outstanding issues, invoice issues and store distribution schedule
Oversee the Return to Vendor process, including maintaining accurate and current discrepancy forms and PO holds, vendor spreadsheets, providing accounting with needed info and working with buying team to quickly return to vendors
Responsible for overall flow efficiency of offsite DC and proper storage of all products
Manage all aspects of In-Season and annual Physical Inventory at offsite warehouse. Assist in in-season and annual inventories at other locations as needed
Manage negative inventory reports for offsite warehouse, discover issues and make corrections in a timely manner. Assist with negatives at other locations as needed
Assist with damaged goods process for DCs and all retail locations, including storage and distribution
Oversee distributions of product to Truist Park stores/front office, Spring Training and other Braves retail locations. Including but not limited to:
Scheduling all deliveries in conjunction with Ops Managers and based on need
Accurate pulling and packaging of merchandise.
Physically transferring merchandise via department truck.
Maintaining and completing the proper paperwork/inventory management process to accurately track inventory through Yellow Dog.
Updating discrepancies immediately and implementing solutions as needed
Manage all shipping and receiving responsibilities for the retail department, including cost management of shipping budgets
Analyze DC productivity and efficiency of staff and of process and procedures, implement adjustments as needed
Oversee interview, hire, train, supervise, and schedule the DC staff consisting of full-time and part time employees
Conduct weekly Distribution Center Staff meetings
Remotely assist Spring Training store with receiving procedures as needed with site visits as necessary
Keep DC clean and organized
Order DC operating supplies
Responsible for equipment and maintenance of Department Truck and retail scanners
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
BA, BS or MS degree in supply chain management, business, sports management or 3 to 5 years of supply chain/distribution center experience
Understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and an ability to relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Experience in Sports Merchandising a plus
Leadership, organizational skills, communication skills and global market awareness
Ability to work long hours, weekends and occasional holidays in all types of weather conditions
Shipping/receiving or order processing skills a plus
Working knowledge of computer skills needed to operate the Inventory System, Retail Pro experience is a plus
Strong ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Successfully complete a background check
The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com