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DC Operations Coordinator

Designer Brands

DC Operations Coordinator

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Westampton, NJ, USA

In-Office

Junior

Fashion • Retail

The Role

Manage and monitor product and labor flow in the distribution center, serve as WMS/WCS subject matter expert, troubleshoot floor issues, support WMS/WCS configuration and testing, develop reporting and metrics using queries, Access and Excel, and promote safety and proper equipment use.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

General Summary

The Distribution Operations Coordinator plans, monitors and communicates product flow to operational leadership, partner departments, and associates with the goal of ensuring quality expectations and productivity levels within the Distribution Center. The Coordinator serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for warehouse management and control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

List four to seven PRIMARY job duties. List these specific duties and tasks in order of priority or importance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Engage operational leadership, partner departments, and production associates by identifying, communicating, and maintaining service levels, quality expectations, and productivity

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Monitor the flow of product and associates throughout the DC by communicating to DC Leads and Area Managers

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Troubleshoot issues on the floor and call out areas of concern to IT, Maintenance, and/or Engineering through the use of equipment or system notification

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Analyze wave and task configuration to maximize efficiency and develop new strategies and rules that improve DC flow and performance.

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Provide leadership and support to operations by serving as a functional subject matter expert for warehouse management and warehouse control systems

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Assist and support IT and Engineering resources in the configuration and testing of WMS and WCS

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Develop, execute, and maintain metrics and reporting for all areas through use of queries, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other software applications

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Responsible for the proper handling and safe use of all Company owned property, tools, and equipment, including PPE, power equipment, voice equipment, etc.

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Promotes and maintains a clean and safe work environment

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Promotes safety at all times and reports safety violations to the appropriate DC Supervisor and/or Area Manager

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Conducts duties in compliance with OSHA and MSDS safety standards and location specific policies, paying special attention to pedestrian/equipment traffic

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Communicates problems/concerns, especially regarding safety, security, building control, or personnel, to the appropriate DC Supervisor and/or Area Manager

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As instructed by leadership, utilize experience, training, and skills to effectively operate and assist within multiple operational areas on the operating floor based on the needs of the department, facility, and Company

Required Skills:

List the key knowledge and skills required to successfully perform the job. Examples may include technical, managerial and problem-solving knowledge and skills.

Required Skills:

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Knowledge of proper business communication etiquette, and effective verbal and written communication skills with all roles in the DC environment

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Ability to perform duties independently, and lead others as a team

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Waving and tasking experience with a Tier 1 WMS

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Functional subject matter expert for more than one area of WMS directed processes

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Advanced experience with operational reporting tools including development, execution, and maintenance using queries, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and other software applications

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Strong interest and abilities in data mining and retrieval, organization, analysis, and directional presentation of results

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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business manuals and instructions

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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, propose resolutions, and communicate the outcome to the appropriate operational partners and site leadership

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Frequent bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling of freight, standing for long periods of time and sometimes working in extreme temperatures

Qualifications

Experience: Indicate the minimum work experience that an incumbent is required to have to successfully perform the job after a normal learning curve. Education: Indicate the minimum education required to perform the job. Preferred Qualifications: Indicate any preferred work experience, education, skill, knowledge or ability that would be beneficial to the position but is not required. Leave blank if none.

Minimum Experience:

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1-3 years hands on experience with WMS (HighJump preferred), Beumer and WCS software

Minimum Education:

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High School diploma or equivalent

Skills Required

High School diploma or equivalent
1-3 years hands-on experience with WMS, Beumer and WCS software
Experience with HighJump WMS
Waving and tasking experience with a Tier 1 WMS
Functional subject matter expert for more than one area of WMS-directed processes
Advanced experience with operational reporting tools including queries, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of proper business communication etiquette and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform duties independently and lead others as a team
Strong skills in data mining, retrieval, organization, analysis, and presentation of results
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, propose resolutions, and communicate outcomes
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business manuals and instructions
Ability to safely handle company property, tools, PPE, and equipment; comply with OSHA and MSDS
Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting, walking, pushing, pulling freight, and standing for long periods; exposure to extreme temperatures

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The Company

HQ: Columbus, OH

10,001 Employees

Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Designer Brands is one of North America’s largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories that operates retail concepts. Our primary concept, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, offers brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories. The first store opened in 1991 in Dublin, Ohio. Today, DSW operates more than 500 stores in 44 states. The Affiliated Business Group operates nearly 290 leased departments for other retailers, such as Stein Mart, in the U.S. Designer Brands also operates several retail concepts in Canada, including The Shoe Company and Shoe Warehouse, which provide a convenient footwear solution for the whole family, as well as DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse – nearly 150 locations in all. In 2018, the company acquired Camuto Group, the legendary product design and brand development organization best known for the successful Vince Camuto® brand and the footwear licenses of Jessica Simpson® and Lucky Brand®. The partnership transformed Designer Brands into one of the largest footwear companies in North America with global, industry-leading capabilities in product design, development, sourcing and production.