Operations Manager Job Listing at Charter Schools USA in Fort Lauderdale, FL (Job ID 24509)

Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Operations Manager will serve as the primary liaison for Red Apple Uniforms with all parties within the production and logistical teams. They will manage the inventory process and logistics, and will work with stakeholders to ensure development, production and deliverable objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations Manager shall support Red Apple Uniforms (RAU) as follows:

• Serve as the primary contact for RAU inventory, logistics and account management.
• Manage the logistics processes from order to import in coordination with the RAU Production Teams.
• Vette and implement inventory system.
• Manage all inventory and process transfers in Shopify.
• Manage 3PL vendor relations and facilitate negotiations.
• Manage inventory cycle counts as dictated by the RAU Administrative and Financial Teams.
• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers to provide inventory valuation reports for locations and/or imported shipments.
• Provide support to School Stores and Pop-Up/Uniform Sale events.
• Attend professional venues for networking and vetting of new product and services.
• Perform other duties as directed by the President of RAU
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as established company policies.

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
2. Ability to process vague, abstract verbal and written instructions to create business development plans for organization.
3. Ability to work under stress, interruptions, and tight deadlines.
4. Independent judgment to determine project guidelines, purpose, follow-through, and completion.
5. Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill and public image.
6. Ability to understand financial reports including budgetary guidelines, deal analysis and project expenditures.
7. Ability to assign and delegate work, problem solve, answer questions and evaluate results of performance.
8. Ability to explain departmental strategy, functions and report to executive level.
9. Ability to converse in a knowledge manner on various services and "sell" potential opportunities to prospective clients.
10. Ability to create or assist in the creation of logistics, marketing and business development plans.
11. Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
12. Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing, great phone etiquette.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the account management, inventory and/or logistics field
• Commitment to company values.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.
• Travel within the US.
• Travel outside the US.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position described herein.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel independently within organization and in the community to attend various meetings with production teams, clients and potential clients.
• Set up for conferences, workshops, and other events as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Red Apple Uniforms' salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Red Apple Uniform.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Red Apple Uniforms' policy as well as with the outlined Bonus structure and goals.

DECLARATION

The Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Human Resources Department will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.