Area Manager Fulfillment Center

Job Description Details

We are seeking an Area Manager to manage teams in the areas of Receiving, Placement / Inventory and Picking / Outbound to ensure moms get their orders.

This will include working with the Operations Managers to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, productivity, continuous improvement and the hiring and development of teams.

Additionally, it is the Area Manager’s responsibility to ensure there are properly trained associates and that there needs are met.

This person will be someone who likes change and enjoys getting into the details to drive improvements every single day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop and administer operational procedures for perfectly executing activities for incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of products, and keeping the highest standards of inventory accuracy

Develop and maintain a safe work environment

Managing teams, establishing procedures, metrics and processes

Review the work forecasts and determine the productivity requirements to meet daily building objectives

Create a positive team dynamic that encourages all employees in the fulfillment center to work in Zulily time, adapt to the ever-changing business, and stay focused on the customer experience

Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. or B.A. degree or equivalent additional experience

Proven ability to effectively motivate, develop, and manage 20+ employees. Our culture is a critical part of our success, and you need help drive it.

At least 3 years of management experience in Receiving, Inventory Control, and / or Order Fulfillment

Experience with building or improving inventory management, order management, and warehouse management systems and processes

Excitement for working in a start-up environment with high level of ambiguity and change

Strong project management and continuous improvement skills

Metrics driven mindset

Experience with the use of Kaizens and operational excellence process improvements

Customer service obsession, with willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy customer needs

Highest levels of integrity and ethics

Proficient in oral and written English communication

Flexible to work weekends and overnight shifts regularly

About Zulily, LLC

Zulily, LLC, is a retailer obsessed with bringing its customers special finds every day all at incredible prices. zulily features an always-fresh curated collection for the whole family, including clothing, home decor, toys, gifts and more.

Unique products from up-and-coming brands are featured alongside favorites

from top brands, giving customers something new to discover each morning. zulily was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Seattle with offices in Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania.