Job Description

Title

Logistics Systems Senior Manager

Overview of Position

The Logistics Systems Senior Manager is responsible for supporting all distribution related technologies and implementation of new solutions. This position oversees a team of managers and analysts responsible for the maintenance, configuration and testing of all technology utilized in the Distribution Center. This position also works closely with Information Systems, Distribution Center operations, Transportation, Merchandising Systems and Accounting departments. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Please note that The Container Store does not currently offer work visa sponsorship.

Position Reports To

Senior Logistics Director

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with strategic direction of logistics initiatives and key process improvement drivers
• Directs team of managers and operations analysts responsible for maintaining technology utilized throughout the distribution operations
• Leads implementation of new technology solutions (including hardware and software) in the Distribution Center
• Oversees all logistics related technology projects along with change management
• Delivers mission critical solutions in accordance with planned timelines and budget
• On call to provide 24/7 support for Distribution Center operations
• Maintains all quality assurance, design and configuration for all existing software and hardware utilized throughout the Distribution Center
• Drives continuous improvement by identifying opportunities throughout the distribution operations and utilizing technology to support change
• Identifies and partners with outside vendors, managing the vendor relationships, sourcing and negotiations
• Responsible for budgeting and expense review for all technology related expenses and capital projects
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment
• Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

Experience and Skills Required

• Prefer college degree in Information Systems or Supply Chain
• 10 years of technology and/or management consulting experience
• Ability to travel 10% a year, based on the business needs
• Extensive knowledge with Warehouse Management Systems and all phases of software evaluation, procurement and implementation
• Experience with Microsoft office suite, MS Project, MS Visio along with expertise using PL/SQL developer tools.
• Proven execution of project management methodologies across all phases of the development and implementation life cycle involving logistics technology
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work
• Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail and solid organizational and prioritization skills while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team, sustainable, life-changing, unique, trust and partnership

The Benefits of Working Here

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.? Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
• Paid Time Off

Full-Time positions: accrue per pay period upon hire up to 152 hours per fiscal year

• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state and local law
• 8 Holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Container Store strongly believes in fair practices and consideration for others. Our company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination of any kind for any reason. The Container Store provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, pregnancy related disability leave, status as a U.S. military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Office Physical Requirements

All positions in our Store Support Center require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, stores and vendors, all employees must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. The Container Store is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants : IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITIES.

Maryland Applicants: UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.??

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