Distribution Leads

Williams, Sonoma, Inc. is the nations’ leader in catalog and retail sales of home centered products. Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn for Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Pottery Barn Bed + Bath, Williams-Sonoma Home, Williams-Sonoma, and West Elm are all companies under the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. umbrella. Our Memphis and Olive Branch Distribution facilities support our 552 stores, eight mail order catalogs and five e-commerce web sites, which generate over 3.5 billion in annual sales. Distribution facilities are located in Memphis, TN, Olive Branch, MS, Cranbury, NJ, and Ontario, CA.

Lead’s Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·Ensures materials are packaged accurately and production goals are met for the specific goals of the assigned department
·Ensures policies are followed and safety is enforced for the assigned department
·Trains, directs and supervises distribution associates to achieve customer goals
·Supervises team by addressing problems and concerns in a timely manner
·90+ percent on-the-floor, hands-on position
·Actively listens and provides timely feedback to the team
·Identifies and analyzes productivity issues and presents solutions to manager
REQUIREMENTS
·Ability to develop and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization
·Experience with warehouse management systems (PKMS is a plus)
·2-4 years' supervisory/lead experience in distribution
·Knowledge of pick/pack operations, shipping, the replenishment process and inventory management
·Bachelor’s degree and computer literacy (Microsoft Office and Outlook) required
·Bi-lingual is a plus
·Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others