Assistant Warehouse Manager

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Hudson is North America's leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, Hudson has met the needs and wants of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores. 
 

What we will offer you:

• Competitive Salary Range: $70,000- $78,000 annually
• Eligible For Quarterly Incentive Bonus
• 20% Dufry, Hudson & HMSHost products
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• On-going Training & Development

This Assistant Distribution Center Manager job is for you if you enjoy:

• Assisting the DC Manager by managing and executing all activities of the warehouse for all lines of business, Duty Paid, Duty Free, and Food & Beverage in support of the overall operation
• Help to promote an overall corporate image of excellence through a strong work ethic, leadership by example, and the consistent delivery of excellent customer service throughout the warehouse operation.
• Working in the John F. Kennedy Distribution Center

Your team is counting on you to as an Assistant Distribution Center Manager to:

• Work a Full-Time Schedule
• Provide full flexibility and open availability to work any shift throughout the day, any day of the week including weekends and holidays.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide assertive day-to-day leadership, management and guidance to all warehouse staff including delegation of daily tasks
• Organizes the storage of merchandise and streamlines the shipping and receiving of merchandise in accordance with all regulatory bodies as applicable (U.S Customs, U.S. FDA, TSA)
• Protects all company assets in the warehouse including non-stock merchandise
• Monitors and controls labor schedules in accordance with budget requirements and fluctuating business needs;
• Provides a safe and clean environment for warehouse personnel
• Recruits and trains warehouse personnel, ensuring all standards are met
• Maintain employee attitude and morale by recognizing outstanding performance & service by motivating and developing staff
• Prepare all delivery orders according to the replenishment system and store delivery schedule, including preparing the delivery notes and organizing the team to deliver the good to the airport
• Manages the inventory and movement of all non-merchandise including GWPs, collaterals, testers, shopping bags, etc.
• Prepares accounting entries for all goods received in warehouse, including customs reporting and clearance
• Counts and receives incoming merchandise; reports shortages/overages to vendors in a timely manner, before required deadlines.
• Counts and completes all appropriate paperwork for merchandise returns to vendors.
• Adjusts prices (mark ups/ markdowns) as per the General Manager’s instructions.
• Arrange damaged products/ merchandise returns sent from the locations, counts and completed all appropriate paperwork for merchandise returns to vendors and update systems accordingly for supplier credits and returns. Keeps such products in dedicated space as required.
• Provides ongoing stock replenishment to the sales floor.
• Isolates, sorts, and organizes all damaged and outdated products for subsequent supplier credits and returns.
• Organizes all preparatory work for annual inventory as well as initiate and conduct the count on SAP WMS system
• Implements and enforces controls that protect the company’s assets from internal and external shrink.
• Ensures accurate compliance with the receiving log.
• Ensures company equipment (trucks, pallet jacks, dollies, etc.) are with in safe operational standards.

• Performs daily/ weekly operational audits including administrative tasks related to WMS system
• Leadership qualities and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Complete various KPIs/metrics related to warehouse operation
• Good time-management skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of previous warehouse experience in a managerial role
• Knowledge of current custom regulations
• Must be well versed with Ms. Office suite
• SAP Experience – inventory control required!
• Leadership qualities and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Good time-management skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with subordinates.
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”)

All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.

Note to staffing agencies: Please do not contact Hudson (including the recruitment team or any hiring managers) regarding this position with candidates. If assistance is needed in filling any position for Hudson, a member of our recruiting team will reach out directly.