Dc Department Manager

Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's third largest broadline retailer, with approximately $55 billion in annual revenues, and with approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Formed in March 2005 from the merger of Sears and Kmart, Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Canada. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.comSears Holdings Corporation is committed to improving the lives of our customers by providing quality services, products and solutions that earn their trust and build lifetime relationships. We are proud of our diverse, high-performance team work environment and we strive for continuous improvement through keen focus on growth, effectiveness and a sense of urgency. Individuals who are driven to earn our customers' trust and business every day, who act with integrity, who treat everyone fairly and value diversity, and who are accountable for their actions are welcome to show interest in becoming a member of our winning team.1. Schedules receiving of materials to ensure the smooth flow of merchandise. Coordinates and manages the receipt of merchandise including unloading and checking. Monitors loads to ensure merchandise is unloaded according to priority designations and to ensure merchandise is delivered to stores in a timely and efficient manner. 2. Establishes and monitors the daily receiving schedule and priorities; ensures priorities are adhered to and that resources are utilized appropriately in order to control costs. 3. Supervises daily activities of clerical and warehouse staff and is held accountable for their performance. Allocates work, monitors productivity, and procures resources to facilitate staff performance, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, housekeeping, merchandise damage minimization and safety. 4. Hires, orients, trains, evaluates, recommends pay increases and develops associates. In conjunction with Operations Manager, carries out disciplinary actions or recommends termination of employment as appropriate. 5. Coordinates with inbound carriers to ensure smooth flow of merchandise into the distribution center. Monitors status of merchandise and informs vendors and carriers of that status. Respond to inquires regarding freight movement from transportation personnel to ensure smooth merchandise flow. 6. Determines appropriate procedures for the receiving and checking of merchandise. Implements procedures and monitors adherence to, efficiency and cost effectiveness of the procedures. Recommends changes, revisions, additions or deletions as necessary. 7. Shares and provides appropriate information and anticipates information needs of all distribution center associates in accordance with company quality and communication time schedule requirements.Qualifications1. Schedules shipping of material to ensure the smooth flow of merchandise and to ensure merchandise is delivered to stores in a timely manner, with a strong focus on customer service and high quality communication with stores serviced.2. Establishes and monitors the daily production schedule. Establishes priorities and ensures that priorities are adhered to and that resources are utilized properly to control cost.3. Supervises daily activities of clerical and warehouse staff and is held accountable for their performance. Allocates work, monitors productivity, and procures resources to facilitate staff performance, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, housekeeping, merchandise damage minimization and safety.4. Hires, orients, trains, evaluate; recommends pay increases and develop associates. In conjunction with Operations Manager, carries out disciplinary actions or recommends termination of employment as appropriate.5. Determines appropriate procedures for loading and shipping of merchandise. Implements procedures and monitors adherence, efficiency and cost effectiveness of the procedures. Recommends procedures changes when necessary.6. Shares and provides appropriate information and anticipates information needs of all distribution center associates in accordance with company quality and communication time schedule requirements.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. High school diploma or equivalent required.2. Bachelor s degree in business administration or logistics preferred.3. Five years distribution center management experience or equivalent.4. Good knowledge of distribution center practices and procedures.5. Working knowledge of personal computer.6. Open to working 2nd or 3rd shift.BenefitsMedicalDentalVision401kStock Purchase PlanStore DiscountsSears is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Benefits for salaried members of management offer comprehensive coverage and include: Medical Program Dental Program Vision Plan Legal Plan Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance (Spouse and Children) Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Optional Life and AD&D Insurance Exceptional Retirement Savings Plan Email your resume today! Equal Opportunity Employer Sears Holdings Corporation, the publicly traded (NASDAQ: SHLD) parent of Kmart and Sears, Roebuck and Co., is the nation's third largest broadline retailer, with approximately $55 billion in annual revenues, and with approximately 3,800 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer in North America and is a retail sales leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics, and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. The company also offers Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are available exclusively in the U.S. at Kmart and in Canada at Sears Canada. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service calls made annually. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at http://www.searsholdings.com Location: US-PA-Chambersburg Status: Full Time Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Career Level: Entry Level Reference Code: 53769BR