Freight Supervisor

Freight SupervisorFullTime /Mebane, NC United States /7/7/2020 4:23:59 PMThe Freight Supervisor functions as a member of the Store Leadership Team and is responsible for providing leadership and direction to Stock Associates while ensuring efficient and effective store operations in the freight area. Position may also provide supervision on the sales floor as assigned by the Store Manager.Responsibilities: Supervise and oversee the store shipping & receiving function. Lead and functionally supervise a team of Stock Associates. Provide direction and guidance to Stock Associates to ensure efficient and effective operation of the stock room and product flow. Maintain company standards and guidelines around product flow process and shipping & receiving procedures. Ensure accurate receipt & delivery of product into and out of the store. Provide efficient order management from placement of order to delivery of goods. Prepare monthly department updates to Store Manager.  Ensure necessary shipping supplies are always available by planning and ordering in advance. Partner with distribution centers, customer service, and accounting when necessary.Secondary Functions: Perform opening and closing procedures such as balancing registers, preparing cash bags, and activating security system. Maintain department presentation and sales performance through upholding company and/or store direction and guidelines. Oversee and authorize cash register transactions made by Sales Associates and provide assistance/training with cash register transactions as needed. Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with questions, concerns and product information Create and maintain an environment of strong sales and exceptional customer service through teamwork, coaching Associates, and leading by example. Perform other duties as assigned.Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.