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About Christy Sports At Christy Sports, we help people step outside. Outside the predictable and expected walls of their comfort zone, and into a never-ending journey. We were founded in Colorado in 1958, but we’ve been chasing adventure for much longer. Skiing and snowboarding aren’t just a job for us, it’s a lifestyle. No matter your level, we strive to give you the best experience possible and invite you to step outside with us.
Share the stoke for the Christy Sports Values.
Exceptional Experience – Going above and beyond to ensure we create and exceptional personal experience. We contribute to this through listening, learning, compassion, and continuous improvement.
Live the Passion – We love what we do! Our passion for the outdoors inspires us to work hard to help everyone create their own stoke.
Our Strong Foundation – staying true to our collective history of local family shops, our relationships, integrity, and culture built through the years, sets us apart.
Be Good Humans – Strive to create positive impacts on the people, communities, and environment around us.
Fresh Tracks – Transforming outdoor customer service and experience by boldly re-envisioning our future.
Summary Description: As the Assistant Manager of DC Operations, you will assist in the effective flow of merchandise to 60+ stores within an Omni-Channel Distribution Center. Your position has the leadership of and accountability for assisting in the operational, people, quality, safety, and fiscal requirements of Order Fulfillment, Replenishment, Receiving, Shipping, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Control, Customer Returns, and support functions. You will work closely and collaboratively with the Supply Chain Leadership Team, Merchandise Planning, and Finance to improve speed, cost, and service. In addition, you will assist in inspiring your team and leading efforts to deliver sound operational results; exceeding customer expectations, delivering innovation, and assisting in developing a talented team.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership, Talent & Culture
- Exhibiting leadership qualities to move the business forward through the collective talents and efforts of self and others
- Assist in communicating clear goals/expectations and standards on an ongoing basis including varying levels of communication for direct reports, support teams, associates, cross-functional teams, and executive level updates
- Empowering team members to deliver results against established goals and priorities while creating an environment where everyone can do their best work
- Ensuring that the DC is culturally representative of Christy Sports, participating in and supporting Christy Sports initiatives that enhance and maintain our Mission, Vision, and Values
- Assist in investing in training and development for teams and associates to grow internal talent pools and create healthy succession pipelines
Innovation & Operational Excellence
- Assist in ensuring the DC operates with industry best practices in the areas of Innovation, Efficiency, Customer Service/Service Level, Quality, People, & Safety
- Collaborating with key partners to oversee the creation of annual plans; operational budget, capital budget, BC/DR plans, site goal plans, headcount, DC labor plan, etc.
- Assist to continuously improve the operation, driving innovation via industry benchmarking, including the utilization of new technology and automation with effective utilization of capital and return on investment
- Leveraging intelligent production performance standards and quality goals to foster the achievement of team/Company results
- Utilizing Data Management Framework and analysis to maintain or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Planning, implementing, and supporting strategies that ensure the effective processing of seasonal / peak fluctuations, achieving the best use of human capital and labor cost
- Leveraging awareness/knowledge of how material handling and DC software interact with one another to effectively move products through the facility
- Ensuring operational alignment with the deliverables of the site supports functions (Merchandise Planning, HR, Digital, IT, Inventory & Finance)
- In partnership with your leader, providing tactical support for all ongoing processes, short and long-term projects, and daily operations.
- Responsible for the security and safety of all teams, products, and Company property/equipment
- Fostering and maintaining a collaborative, productive relationship with Merchandise Planning, Digital, and third-party vendors; troubleshooting, brainstorming, and arriving at the solutions of the future.
Personal Attributes
- Ability to scale in a fast-paced environment where functioning autonomously and in collaboration with others is critical.
- Strong business acumen and relentless focus on the customer.
- Individuals who are strategic, innovative, logical, objective, a people developer, a relationship builder, and a team player. Individuals who welcome and can match pace in an entrepreneurial, highly fluid, ever-changing environment.
- Superb communication skills with the ability to influence at various levels within the organization.
- Coaching skills to enable our leaders to continuously improve their leadership capabilities.
- Articulate with a high level of business acumen; Strong command skills and executive presence; Comfort engaging with senior-level executives in a polished and professional manner.
- Combines tenacity with tact, knowing when to apply more pressure and when to give in.
- Self-assured, not easily thrown, able to think on their feet; Outgoing and gregarious enjoys interacting with a variety of people; Curious and has a demonstrated track record of being a lifelong learner.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Progressive leadership experience in a production/processing/retail environment or equivalent.
- Previous management experience in direct-to-consumer, retail, or OMNI-channel environments.
- Ability to manage multiple strategic business priorities concurrently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel as necessary
- Must possess a valid US Driver’s License and have a clean MVR Record
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift/carry a minimum of 50lbs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work flexible/extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends as needed
- Strong understanding of business processes including retail operations, distribution, and logistics operations, including inventory control and accounting practices
The Perks and Benefits: ( * Benefits for Year Round Full-Time Employees)
- Free Employee Ski Pass
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D*
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)*
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts*
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off*
- Paid Sick Time (State applicable)
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability*
- Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry and much more!!)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Christy Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Budgeted range starts at: $50,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
- Bonus eligible based upon company performance indicators
WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Request help with heavy or awkward boxes/products). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
