Job Description:
YOU WILL NEVER GET BORED AT TEPPERMAN'S!
We are a dynamic, high-energy retailer that is currently in its 3rd generation of family ownership. We sell furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, and home accents to a diverse customer base in Southwestern Ontario. It is a unique and highly personal business - family-owned and not part of a nationwide chain.
We encourage long term staff relationships by providing fulfilling opportunities in a casual, balanced and respectful work environment.
Why Choose Us?
We believe in creating lasting relationships with our employees, built on our core values of Trust, Respect, Family, Teamwork, Passion and Innovation. And our employees would agree, having selected us as a Great Place to Work through the annual survey measuring Employee attitudes at Tepperman's.
Here's a look at what makes us A Great Place to Work:
90% Agreed "This is a physically safe place to work"
88% Agreed "People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender."
92% Agreed "People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation".
84% Agreed "I feel good about the way Tepperman's contributes to environmental sustainability."
81% Agreed "My manager is approachable, easy to talk with."
And You? You are a detail-oriented and computer savvy individual with a passion for great customer service. You're looking for a team environment with other dedicated and talented individuals, and a career where you can grow and contribute to our overall success. You've been searching for a place to apply yourself, where the culture and the company embrace technological change and continuous learning.
Join Our Team Today!
Why work at Teppermans?
• Attractive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous employee pricing and discounts
• Paid vacation, holidays, and more
• Company-matched pension plan
OUR CULTURE
Tepperman's is a business built on the same foundation as a strong family - loyalty, respect, accountability, and integrity. We work hard to build a brand people can trust and rely on for all of their home furnishing needs.
We draw from nearly 100 years of our rich heritage, to create new ways to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees and customers.
WHO IS THE WAREHOUSE MANAGER?
The Warehouse Manager will play a key role in the opening of our newest store in St. Catharines by providing support to store management with all aspects of strategic warehousing along with situational leadership, human resource management, budget accountabilities, and back-of-store operations.
Reporting directly to the General Manager and indirectly to the Director of Warehousing and Distribution, you are a seasoned warehouse leader whose positivity and demonstrated operational efficiency leads to proven success.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOMPLISHING IN THE ROLE
• Adherence to budget as it relates to the warehouse and investigating and explaining root cause behind variances or incremental spend
• Act as the key warehouse liaison for Sales
• Operational management of 3rd party vendors
• Analyzing, managing, and reporting all service metrics and KPIs related to warehouse capacity (short and long-term)
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the warehouse
• Develop and ensure compliance with Standard operating procedures & controls
• Utilize Lean initiatives to identify cost savings, reduce waste and increase efficiencies
• Meet Customer Requirements by ensuring on-time shipping
• Hire, onboard, motivate, train, develop and coach associates
• Responsible for ensuring legal compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards, Human Rights and the Transportation Act
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience
• 5 years experience as a Warehouse or Logistics Supervisor/Manager
Skills and Abilities
• Proven ability to lead a group of people and operate in a changing environment
• Experience with complex distribution networks and managing warehouses and transportation
• Intermediate MS Excel and Word skills
• Strong financial acumen and fiduciary responsibility
• Excellent business acumen with strong negotiation and process development skills
• Experience leading projects and strong project management skills
• The ability to resolve complex issues
• Availability to work full-time hours which includes holiday shifts as well as peak periods such as March Anniversary and Boxing Week
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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us, if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
