The Sr. Operations Manager will be responsible for contributing to operational excellence by improving systems, processes, and policies to support the organization’s goals. They will play a significant role in executing production plans that optimize turn time and expedite merchandise through the distribution center in an accurate, cost-effective manner, as well as creating long-term planning, including, but not limited to, initiatives geared towards the development of budgets to increase the effectiveness and efficiency within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Accountable for Shipping department operations, yard management, safety, inventory, KPIs, budget and associate development. Inbound receipt, accurately locating received inventory into its proper place the first time to maintain task protocols, and inventory best practices.o Manage staffing to plan and production needs.o Inventory movement is executed to plan at rate and hours, following defined and maintained best practices.o KPIs, to include OB planned volume, accuracy, resource utilization, cycle times, OTIF, volume, rate and hours plan to actual and throughouto Yard Managemento Department budget planned to actual, direct, and indirect vCPU (virtual centralized processing unit)Managing all aspects of the department financial, operational, people, 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.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 related to Shipping processesAccountable to detect department SOPs and ensure work instructions are complete and useful when training employees.Accountable for ensuring teams are trained and properly using tools such as PKMS, Pyramid, Garpac, SkechForce, iWarehouse, and other applications required for Processing daily actions where applicable.Accountable for maintaining controllable flow to the other departments to include inventory received and put away accurately and timely, product is pulled and transported on time to meet processing hourly plan, inventory movement processes are completed on time.Responsible for continuous improvement of communication between Shipping and other departments.Collaborate on development and implementation of a cross training program for staff with the goal of creating a knowledgeable, flexible, and agile operations leadership teamEvaluates 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 requireWorks with vendors to ensure proper supplies are available to meet demand.Promotes strong fiscal and ethical standards throughout the department.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. Works with Human Resources to implement training resources.Creates an employee-centered workplace that demonstrates care and concern for all employees.Partners with DC Human Resources to identify and address business/employee relation needs, etc.Ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Skechers safety policies and procedures, and the operational metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of teamsAbility to react quickly and appropriately to challenges, following up within a timely manner.Will participate in and be responsible for an annual operating plan and budget for their operational area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.5-8 Years in Management/Warehouse – Shipping Distribution preferredAdvanced knowledge of Manhattan Associates’ PkMS/WMS referredExperience and working knowledge of automated warehouse systems

Salary 120,000 - 124,000

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility 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.