At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we've grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we're working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We're building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other's passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth
Job Description Our distribution business is experiencing transformative growth—with no end in sight.
That's why we're looking for an Inbound Manager for our Garland, UT, distribution center. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the following departments: Receiving, Put-Away, Storage Management, Inventory Control and Profiling. Responsibilities include staffing, training, safety, scheduling, receiving, continuous improvements and loss prevention. You will also be responsible for working with supervisors to meet the company's operational goals and help define the processes, procedures and systems necessary to support and sustain long-term growth. This role will report to our Distribution Center Operations General Manager. A day in the office looks like this: Maintaining inbound operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing operational and personnel policies/procedures Creating and implementing standards and metrics for the team Working with the inbound leadership team on process improvements and scalability for their respective departments Maintaining a high level of inbound inventory accuracy and P.O. processing by working closely with the Logistics team and Supply Chain management Complying with federal, state and local warehousing, material handling and inbound requirements Ensuring the organization and physical appearance of the Receiving department are in good standing order Developing employee performance by appraising, coaching and counseling Establishing safety practices and holding others accountable for adhering to them Qualifications Got the skills and experience? Here's what we're looking for: Minimum 5+ years leadership experience within a high-volume automated distribution center Proven knowledge of warehouse organization, skill sets and duties: inbound/receiving, storage management, inventory and profiling Excellent administrative and organizational skills Strong communication skills and attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially Word, Outlook and Excel) Good cross-function communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously Outstanding time-management skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule tasks for the most efficient use of time Knowledgeable of safety practices and OSHA requirements Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Additional Information And here's our end of the bargain! Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest Generous employee discount Casual dress…and we really mean it At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.
We know we couldn't do the extraordinary things we're doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it's a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we've got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we're constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you're a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren't equal, we all lose. To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information, please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy. INDRLL9
