Asst Planning Manager

Job Title

Drives compliance with daily safety requirements and builds / sustains a culture of safety among subordinates and peers. Communicates effectively with associates across multiple avenues and shifts about business objectives, current issues or process improvements. Assists Planning Manager with developing annual yearly budget. Monitors controllable accounts weekly within period budget and communicates any above or below target areas. Monitors reports to ensure Operations is running smoothly. Reports to upper management and Corporate key performance and financial figures. Pushes out daily Corporate shipping priorities to Operations. Tracks inbound trailers for priority products. Communicates, identifies and assists in implementing process improvements or new processes launched from Corporate. Provides operations support and inventory support to other facilities (e.g., Appliance Distribution Centers, Bulk Distribution Centers). Handles calls and emails from stores requesting information or when issues are escalated. Assists associates with HR related issues including questions / concerns with attendance, pay, benefits, job changes, voluntary terminations, I-9 verification, unemployment claims, and workplace accommodations. Participates in the process of hiring talented individuals for the team. Sets goals and communicates clear expectations for associates and provides timely and constructive feedback. Monitors and manages associate performance, holding them accountable to expected behaviors and performance levels. Provides resources and support to associates as needed. Assists Supervisors with any issues that may arise that need the resolution of management. Provides coaching and meaningful developmental opportunities to associates and prepares them for upward promotion if interested. Helps associates on the team transition through change.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable. 1 year experience in distribution center operations or related area (or 5 years of experience in distribution center / warehouse operations or related area if education requirement not met). Leadership experience with or without direct report responsibility. Experience mentoring and coaching others. Proven record for complying with safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field. Experience mentoring and coaching others. Experience leading others through change. Experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers. Experience creating and managing budgets and forecasting. Experience using troubleshooting processes to resolve problems.

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