APPLY TODAY TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Company Overview S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, corporate swag, school & team apparel, theme park gift shops and any other use case for customized apparel. Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around, while maintaining just-in-time fulfillment for our customers. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers-that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space-and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day. We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Hanes, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ( CD&R ) acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believes S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology. About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. CD&R is a private investment firm that focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London. Job Description The Inventory Control (IC) Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the IC/Receiving staff, including regular and temporary employees. Activities include overseeing the receipt, unloading, sorting and put away functions of the department to ensure efficiency and productivity. Provide direct interaction with all team members involved in Cycle counting, up-stock verification, Restock, Case Picking, Receiving, Shortages, Returns and Product Transfers. Responsible for leading and motivating employees to perform at their highest levels to meet or exceed performance standards and meet or exceed cost and safety standards. This is a hands-on position, that will require a strong floor presence. Must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook. Schedule Monday-Friday (12pm-9:30pm) Onsite Fort Worth, TX - Full time, exempt Benefits
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with 3% company contribution
- Discounts on brand name apparel
- Employee events
- Opportunities for advancement
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee incoming shipment activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
- Direct the receipt, unloading, sorting, staging and putaway of shipments.
- Utilize Advance Shipment Notice system to verify and keep records on incoming shipments against shipping documents for accuracy.
- Maintain a Receiving schedule for all inbound shipments
- Assign Cycle count batches to the appropriate team members and process cycle count review screen daily.
- Reconcile count discrepancies daily.
- Monitor restock progress and process to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Reconcile the receipt of inbound goods against ASNs
- Monitor and correct the receiving Adjust Quantity Screen
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the Returns process.
- Provide input in the planning and execution of Special Projects related to Inventory Control
- Maintain organized hard and soft copies of files and relevant documents, records, checklists, etc.
- Maintain close communication with Direct Manager and Operations Manager to ensure timely receipt and posting of conduct to inventory.
- Assist the Operations Manager in short and long-term planning, evaluation of effectiveness of department work methods.
- Work as a team with other department managers or staff to meet the company's goals and objectives.
- Ensure the quality and timeliness of data entered into the computer systems by subordinates.
- Ensure proper material handling procedures so that no products are damaged in the warehouse.
- Assist the Operations Manager with overall security of the facility, including product loss control.
- Execute the processes an procedures related to wireless warehouse functionality, including employee training and security of the handheld devices.
- Ensure the organization and cleanliness of the receiving department.
- Attend required meetings; schedule departmental meetings as needed.
- Assist Operations Manager in daily labor scheduling of the receiving/IC department based on needs; keep overtime within standards.
- Manage absences and requests for time off for subordinates to ensure adequate staffing levels.
- Hold Subordinates accountable for meeting departmental and individual standards for performance and perform annual performance evaluations.
- Lead receiving/IC employees to perform at standards or higher by setting clear expectations and providing motivation and regular feedback.
- Execute programs to ensure that workplace safety standards are met; ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
- Monitor material handling equipment, forklifts, order pickers, and other equipment in safe working condition.
- Monitor safety equipment, fall protection harness, and other materials related to occupational safety; ensure the daily safety checklists are completed and maintained for the department.
- Ensure compliance of all receiving personnel with the company's safety policies and procedures and OSHA standards.
- Conduct accident investigations and find solutions to prevent accidents from occurring with the assistance of the Warehouse Manager and Human Resources.
Requirements
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- Experience should be in a fast-paced pick and pack distribution warehouse
- Experience with lean and process improvement techniques.
- Experience with the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description
- Experience in an apparel distribution (pick/pack) warehouse is preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Broad range of people skills, with emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, and interpersonal communication
- Broad range of management skills, including organizing, planning, analyzing, and understanding work systems and flow charts
- High level of English communication skills and fluency (read, write, speak)
- Highly organized and efficient
- Able to learn systems, applications, and procedures quickly
- Able to learn and apply new techniques and technologies
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Personal time management; effective delegation skills
- Accurate with numbers and counting; attention to details
- Able to follow-through on plans; schedule follow-up activities
- Able to shift priorities easily as needed
- Ability to work overtime when needed
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Must be able to wear proper safety equipment (safety toe shoes, bump caps and safety vest). PPE is company-provided with a $100 stipend on safety-toe shoes after 90 days of employment. Physical Demands Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling of items up to 50 lbs. Moderate Hand-Eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing is required. Working Environment The job will be performed entirely in the S&S Activewear warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool. The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise. S&S conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. S&S's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.