Head of Warehouse Operations

About the Company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast-paced, founder-led entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell, and distribute luxury home décor globally to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Burton James (luxury seating).

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Warehouse Operations to join our team. This role requires someone who is passionate about running and optimizing our warehousing, logistics and operations across our family of brands. As the VP of Warehouse Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse management, ensuring effective and efficient operations.

What you can do for us:

• Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies to optimize workflow and logistics processes to meet company objectives.
• You will lead a team of associates providing guidance, training and support to ensure high performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Collaboration with other departments such as Sales, Customer Service and Marketing will be essential to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Additionally, you will analyze data and key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to strategic planning and decision-making to drive overall business success and growth.

Key Competencies

• Comprehensive applied knowledge and expertise, gained at a professional level, in all aspects of the area of focus applicable to the specified role.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of computerized business and operating systems.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated program planning, development, and administration within a public institution environment.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 7-10 years of related experience
• Bilingual Spanish highly preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation

Starting annual salary: $170,000-$190,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.