Logistics Manager

Do you have a passion for leading others?  Do you have a forward-thinking mindset and the drive to bring your team to the next level?  Are you always looking for continuous improvement opportunities and focused on process implementation?  If so, this opportunity is for you!  This opportunity is in our West Des Moines area! 

The Logistics Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for three critical areas of the store including: the Freight Team, Stocking Team, and Warehouse Team.

Job duties:

• Oversee the Warehouse Team activities that include daytime receiving, yard operations, return to vendor programs, pick pack and ship, and act as the primary owner of the store’s backroom.
• Oversee the Freight Team activities that include: receiving deliveries, staging incoming deliveries, splitting trucks, and stocking as needed.
• Oversee the Stocking Team whose primary role is to ensure staged product is stocked to the correct planogram locations and presented according to standard This includes working back stock.
• In conjunction with human resources, you are responsible for ensuring that the logistics areas are staffed with the best qualified Team Leads and Team Members.
• Responsible to teach, train, coach, develop, and mentor your team to ensure consistent execution.
• Positive promotion of Fleet Farm customer loyalty program, credit card, and other company initiatives.

Job Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 years of management experience with a Big Box retailer preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to direct and motivate a diverse population that includes full- time and part-time team members.
• Demonstrated ability to act decisively with implementing solutions, planning and delegating tasks, monitoring and achieving goals, and responding to change.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule and have open availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.