Loadout Lead (Distribution Center)

Loadout Lead (Distribution Center)

Are you ready to grow your career? Empire Today is looking for a Loadout Lead (Distribution Center) to join our dynamic team of professionals. The Loadout Lead (Distribution Center) is responsible for the correct and timely completion of all loadout work activities including the completion of the pre-load out checklist, following all loadout processes, and leading the post-loadout meetings and activities. The Loadout Lead (Distribution Center) not only owns the completion of loadout-related work activities, but also the physical condition of the loadout area, and all inventory in that area. The Loadout Lead (Distribution Center) serves as the primary liaison to the market and installation teams and personally owns the resolution of work issues impacting loadout.

We offer:

• Health benefits with quick enrollment - medical, dental, and vision.

• 401K plan.

• Paid time off & holiday pay.

• Wellness program.

• Professional development & career advancement opportunities.

• Quarterly incentive program.

• Lots of perks!

Responsibilities:

• Owns the completion of all steps of the 3 components of Loadout

• Pre-loadout planning/meeting

• Review all pending Transfer Orders (TOs) to ensure all are received, or identify and resolve issues.

• Missing TOs

• TOs not yet released/shipped

• Short ships or other changes to TOs

• Physically validate staged inventory for next day's Loadout

• Review and clear all tiles in the Empire load-out planning and monitoring 2.0 workspace

• Loadout 2.0

• Loadout workspace is always monitored for updates to tiles that have been cleared during the pre-loadout meeting

• All orders are loaded systematically as they are loaded physically

• Base product and IW stock is only loaded by Empire team members

• Post-loadout actions/meeting

• Ensure all orders are loaded, or otherwise properly dispositioned

• Systematically and physically move inventory from the return bin to the applicable locations (Return bin empty by 9 AM)

• Outbound bin is actively managed to ensure only the next 7 day's inventory is in the location

• Review the IW stocked items to ensure all are at targeted levels and physically in the correct systemic locations

• Process TO requests, and communicate and resolve inventory variances with the IW network

• Owns the relationship with the Install team, including coordinating and leading all WH-related meetings, and resolving installation issues on the same day

• Responsible for the 6S layout, and ongoing maintenance of the dock loading area, including loadout stock locations

• Owns the return process to ensure that all returns are going to the return holding area and are tagged with the correct system-generated label

• Perform cycle counts to maintain an accurate inventory

• Adheres to all posted Federal and State requirements, and all Company safety and operational policies and SOPs

• Additional responsibilities as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Computer skills (D365, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Detail oriented

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task; strong analytical skills

• Ability to work independently; and ability to set priorities, solve problems, and meet deadlines

• Self-starter, action-oriented, problem-resolution-focused approach and personality

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends if necessary

• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and other equipment as necessary

• Routinely lift, carry, push, and pull flooring materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Why Empire Today?

We empower our employees to strive for their unique goals. Within such an inclusive company with unlimited growth opportunities, how far you go is up to you.

We take care of our people. We start investing in you from day one. The perks and benefits we offer help you live well, both at work and at home.

We have an unmatched company culture. We've won multiple awards for employee and customer satisfaction, and we believe it all comes down to our culture of teamwork, creativity, and growth.

We're one of the nation's most recognizable brands. You'll enjoy the stability that comes with a national company and a sense of pride when you're a part of our team.

Empire Today is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. Base pay is one part of our total rewards package. Starting pay may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to position offered, location, and the individuals' knowledge, skills and ability. By Submitting your resume and application information, you authorize Empire Today to transmit and store your information in the Empire Today group companies' world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies. By pressing apply and providing your telephone number and email address, you authorize Empire Today to contact you by email or telephone at the wireless or landline phone number provided using automated phone technology and/or text messaging. Message and data charges may apply. You may revoke consent at any time.