Inventory Control Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Ubicación: Australia

Estado/Provincia/Ciudad: Victoria

Ciudad: Ravenhall

Sectores Empresarial: Distribution Centres (DC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Who we are 

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

 

About this team

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor (Inventory Control) plays a key role in the DC Leadership Team. They are responsible for supervising the warehouse floor, taking initiative, delegating work, providing “in the moment” feedback and coaching to the team, following up on outstanding issues and is a star “go to” person. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you are responsible for executing daily strategies to meet and exceed organizational goals. This position supports a team of Warehouse Associates and is responsible for the daily operations and functions within the DC.

 

 

A day in the life: 

  • Support the daily operations for a functional area within the DC, including workload planning and effectively executing operational objectives
  • Define daily workload plans for the Inventory Control department that meet the needs of the business, including:
    • Coordinate and review processed data – Cycle Counts, Outbound Audit, Inbound Audits
    • Provide guidance and direction for projects and new tasks
    • Develop custom Excel programs to improve productivity and time-management
    • Research and resolve variances related to store physical inventory counts
    • Regularly analyze slot inventory levels to identify erroneous activity and resolve issues through collaboration with department managers
  • Prepare and distribute reporting to the distribution center management team
  • Communicate all department updates to the Operations Manager, including daily staffing and workload updates, along with providing data and explanations for weekly/monthly reporting
  • Provide coaching and performance management to associates. This includes holding associates accountable to department standards, writing performance reviews and managing onboarding and offboarding of all warehouse associates 
  • You manage the development of the warehouse associates to ensure the successful delivery of the lululemon athletica culture, philosophy and values
  • You encourage and energize staff, and assist in evolving the Distribution Centre productivity tools and workflow
  • Partner with Operations Manager and Health and Safety Specialist to provide a safe working environment for all associates 
  • Create a motivational and supportive environment in which employees are challenged, coached, trained and provided with career opportunities
  • Mentor, coach and ensure development plans are created for Warehouse Associates, offering both positive and constructive feedback
  • Under the direction of the Operations Manager, performs and completes other additional projects, duties and assignments as required and/or request

 

Qualifications:

  • You have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
  • You have extraordinary guest interaction, strong organisational and time management skills 
  • You ensure an effective level of service is provided to other organizational units
  • You have strong IT skills (Microsoft office applications and outlook a must)
  • You have extensive knowledge in Merchandise Management Systems (MMS) 
  • You constantly coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks within a changing environment 
  • You are capable of coordinating the workflow on the warehouse floor efficiently
  • You have demonstrated ability to hold their team accountable for their own growth and development
  • You have demonstrated ability to think outside of the box, enjoys challenges and is solutions-oriented
  • You have the ability to lift 35Ibs repeatedly 

 

Must haves:

  • Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
  • Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results. 
  • Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same. 
  • Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously. 

 

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

 

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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.