Job Description

Schylling is an award-winning toy company that has been putting smiles on the faces of children and children-at-heart for over 40 years. Our warehouse operations are in Lakewood, WA, and we are currently looking for an experienced DC Manager to lead our team.

• Provide leadership and oversight of receiving, storage, value-added services, picking, and shipping of the distribution center.
• Responsible for the overall safety and welfare of the DC facility and staff by addressing both physical safety issues and creating a culture of safety.
• Ensures that the operation complies with all OSHA and other regulations, policies, safety procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Must have the ability to develop metrics, monitor KPIs, and put in place systems and processes to track real-time operational performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training to warehouse associates at all levels, placing an emphasis on culture, talent evaluation, and leadership development.
• Responsible for managing and building continuous improvement relationships with internal/external stakeholders and vendors.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure sufficient levels to fulfill all orders.
• Provides the necessary equipment, tools, and training to staff to ensure safe, secure, and efficient operations.
• Creates and provides a leadership style that ensures a positive, efficient, and safe work environment.
• Manages the site-level budget, ensuring financial metrics are achieved.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-10 years as Warehouse/Distribution Center leader in retail distribution or ecommerce with progressive advancement in a DC environment.
• Ability to understand the financial management of the warehouse, including budget preparation and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated understanding of distribution, transportation, and inventory management principles and practices with a strong customer focus.
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain systems (i.e., WMS, Inventory Planning, ERP, etc.).
• Experience working with remote headquarters and functional resources, ability to build effective relationships, solve problems, and get things done.

Essential Competencies:

• Listening with intent and demonstrated ability of the 5 C’s of communication with all levels of the organization.
• High standard of integrity and reliability; able to build trust and loyalty with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team leadership in a collaborative business model.
• Exceptional level of self-awareness and level-headedness.
• Balance of proactive and reactive management styles.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. Offered base compensation within this range will be determined based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other factors relevant to the scope and responsibilities of this role.

Schylling offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with an 80% company contribution, company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, and at least 10 paid holidays, product discount, and a two-year cliff vesting 401k with weekly company match and eligibility after 30 days.

At Schylling, we are on a mission to create timeless moments of joy, laughter, and imagination for kids of all ages. Since 1975, our toys have been designed to spark creativity and deliver smiles, both delightful playthings from years past and innovative new items with a nostalgic appeal. We offer iconic brands such as NeeDoh®, LAVA® Lamp, Big Wheel®, Schylling hand puppets, Sea-Monkeys® and a variety of other toys that satisfy curiosity, encourage discovery, and help people find their best mellow and chill.

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