Retail Freight Manager

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Toledo, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Retail Freight Manager oversees the efficient operation of the receiving area, including unloading shipments and managing freight flow to the sales floor. They are also responsible for maintaining back stock, managing damaged goods, and acting as the Manager on Duty.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Retail Freight Manager with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months of retail experience. You should be able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively, with the flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are a must!

Job Description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

  • BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
  • BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
  • BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
  • BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
  • BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
  • BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Ollie’s Associate Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
  • 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
  • Strong career growth & talent development culture.
  • 20% associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
  • Vast array of voluntary benefits.

    The Retail Freight Manager will assist in the efficient operation and maintenance of the receiving area. Responsibilities include the accurate, efficient, and timely execution of freight flow to the sales floor in accordance with established processing and visual merchandising standards. Maintain back stock in the receiving area and manage the disposition of damaged goods to minimize profit loss. 

    Primary Responsibilities:

    • Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments of merchandise.
    • Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments.
    • Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while maintaining equipment and a safe, orderly dock and exterior.
    • Adhere to company standards confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise and set up and design merchandise displays.
    • Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow processes.
    • Act as Manager on Duty and complete any additional responsibilities as assigned including opening and closing of the store.

        Qualifications:

        • High school diploma or equivalent required.
        • Minimum of 6 months experience with a mid- to large-size retailer.
        • Schedule flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
        • Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks while working within strict timeframes and deadlines.
        • Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and associates.

        Physical Requirements:

        • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
        • Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
        • Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

        Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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        Ollie's Bargain Outlet

        Harrisburg, PA-based Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts, excess inventory and salvage merchandise. Our buyers scour the world looking for great deals to deliver to our customers. You’ll find lots of famous brand-name goods in our 500+ "semi-lovely"​ store locations, and the inventory is always changing! Not only do we value our customers, but we understand that our associates are our most valuable resource. Our people are the key to our success. We pride ourselves in a 75% target internal rate-of-promotion. We invest in our associates for the growth of their future and ours. Ollie’s does this through our OLI (Ollie’s Leadership Institute) program, which is designed to train and develop associates for their next internal move within the company. Ollie’s seeks and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit by offering a non-planogram environment that allows store managers to use their space to the best of their ability and knowledge. The first Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store opened in Mechanicsburg, PA in 1982. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest deep-discount retailers in America. We currently operate 500+ store locations in 31 states, along with a Store Support Center in Harrisburg, PA, and three distribution centers, one in York, PA, Commerce, GA and another in Lancaster, TX. Visit the Careers Section of our website to view job opportunities - ollies.us/careers.
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