Operations Specialist

Position Summary

Prepares and administrates the preparation of operations procedures and initiates ongoing updates and changes. Assists in the operations and maintenance of all fulfillment centers by performing complex technical work and directing others as assigned in the operation. Supports and assists in any processes that pertain to quality management. Responsible for assisting in planning coordinating and monitoring logistics operations such as warehousing inventory transportation and supply chain processes.

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Reporting to:Director of Supply Chain

Working Location:In office in Waterloo

Work Hours Classification:Full-time 8am-5pm CST

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with creating and maintaining operations SOPs
• Be present in discussions around moving racking and warehouse design
• Quickly address emergencies and provide leadership and resolution
• Assist in planning warehouses and distribution centers for efficiency in both operations and capacity
• Organizes transportation for product transferring internally
• Help with developing new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost
• Assist with communications to manufacturers and suppliers
• Ensure strong communication and inter-connectivity with all affected parties/departments to any operational changes
• Reoccurring inventory analysis

• Providing a slotting analysis to each fulfillment center
• Nonmoving item analysis
• Item overages

• Handle tickets that are submitted regarding operations processes
• Monitor and support other fulfillment centers on inventory management
• Manage special projects as they arise across the network
• Drive continuous improvement from a planning and logistics standpoint
• Perform released product maintenance after creation
• Assist with the performance of audits as requested by customers and vendors
• Ensure that there is clear communication across departments pertaining to operations processes
• Maintain compliance safety and quality standards by ensuring strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clear and organized work environment by ensuring all work areas are kept tidy and free of hazards by regularly cleaning and organizing tools equipment and materials.

Position Qualifications:

• Possess strong time management and organization skills
• Able to function independently in an agile environment as well as part of a team
• Ability to be a team player and hold themselves and others accountable
• Consistently communicate with other VGMF and VGM Group personnel in person and via Microsoft Office 365 tools
• Ability to develop influence and coach indirect reports
• Ability to make decisive decisions related to operations and personnel to drive the business forward

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking throughout the facility for extended periods of time
• Operation of warehouse machinery and equipment
• Visual abilities to include reading distance vision and peripheral vision

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate

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