Distribution Team Lead eCommerce

Distribution Coordinator

The Distribution Coordinator position, under direction of the Distribution Supervisor and the System Planner, manages daily workflow and moves department employees to maximize efficiency and complete the assigned work for the day. This position is also responsible for closely partnering with department management to share information and ideas and develop ways to improve department effectiveness. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

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Responsibilities

Receives daily strategy / direction from DC management and successfully executes that strategy for an assigned department

Pulls and analyzes reports as needed throughout the shift

Gauges progress of shift performance against daily goals and makes adjustments to employees' work location as needed

Engages in peer-to-peer coaching with other employees to reinforce good performance, positive behaviors and teamwork

Partners with DC management on department ideas, process improvement and successful execution of the day

Performs the duties of the Distribution Employee position when needed

Comfortable working in multi-level picking modules and around conveyor systems

Operates motorized and non-motorized equipment as needed (certification required for certain equipment)

Trains and works in other departments throughout the Distribution Center

Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center

Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule

Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential / sensitive company and customer information

Performs other requested tasks and duties

Qualifications

Minimum of six months' experience working in The Container Store Distribution Center

Experience working in an automated distribution environment

Knowledge of various distribution systems such as labor management system, radio frequency (RF) devices and voice picking preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner

Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed

Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs

Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization

Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week

Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge

Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once

Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure

Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information

Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Distribution Center Physical Requirements

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