Supervises the daily activities of the Distribution Team to assure that all operations are completed in order to support distribution and Business Plan objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for all aspects of managing the distribution center staff including selection, training and development, coaching/counseling, conducting performance evaluations, communication of operations goals/objectives, etc.
• Direct and oversee daily receiving and dock operations.
• Oversee and assist in cycle counts, physical inventories, and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure that each work area is appropriately staffed, and that production, quality and safety standards are maintained.
• Work with Operations Management Team to improve operating efficiency and meet quality standards; accountable for achieving operations business plan objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing metrics tracking and productivity measures and standards; maintain various reports.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluate and adjust available shipping capacity and planned requirements to maintain equal balance, while flexing the labor workforce to meet service levels and attain targeted cost per unit goals as a department.
• Manage and perform analysis, design, and implementation processes to improve warehouse and distribution center operations.
• Operate with high sense of urgency and personal initiative while maintaining good coordination and communication with management team.
• Provide orientation, coaching and training to assigned personnel on department processes and systems to include Warehouse Management System (Scale), and warehouse automation (Goods to Person, Automation Director, Pick/Put to light)
•  Provide corrective actions as appropriate.
• Conduct physical inspections of assigned work area/equipment.  Address and communicate safety and/or maintenance requirements as necessary.
• Provide leadership creating a strong team environment through motivation and positive feedback of employees and through active communication.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met consistently.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate required.  Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, business, or related field preferred.
• 4+ year’s distribution experience required.  Experience in a retail distribution environment preferred.
• 2+ years directing or managing/supervising experience required.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and automated picking systems. (Pick to Light)
• Experience with Six Sigma, continuous improvement, kaizen, supply chain, lean, JIT, or Kanban a plus.
• Manhattan SCALE and Enterprise Resource Planning (D365) experience strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to coach and motivate others.
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to read product specifications.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organization and follow through skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness.
• Strong decision-making capability.
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player.

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Warehouse and Office environments – utilizing an office desk and computer – sitting, reading, listening and speaking.  Frequent walking, standing, reaching, and bending.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phone.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.    

We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

Vera Bradley offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family’s health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance

• Accidental Death and Disability insurance

• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection  

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury Vera Bradley provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

Retirement Plan

The Vera Bradley 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)

• Strong line up of professionally managed funds

• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off  

Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more

• 9 paid holidays a year

• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities  

Vera Bradley offers the opportunity to serve your community.

•        Voluntary Time Off

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services 

• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement 

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products 

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. 

Vera Bradley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradley's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

Pay Transparency (in English)

Pay Transparency (in Spanish)

E-Verify Participation Poster

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

California Privacy Notice

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com.  Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Base Pay Range:

$58,100.00

to

$79,850.00

Vera Bradley’s compensation ranges are based on market data and comply with all local, state and federal regulations. Individual pay within the listed range depends on work location, skills, experience, and relevant education. The posted salary reflects base pay only and excludes bonuses, equity, or other incentives, if applicable.