Team Lead - Replenishment

Company Description

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The Canadian Distribution Centre (CAN DC) is responsible for the dispatch, receipt and management of goods for the Canadian market. The key functions of the CAN DC to which this role can be delegated include dispatch, receiving and general duties associated with inventory control.

The primary responsibility of the Team Lead is to assist the coordination and balance of manpower for all areas in the DC replenishment Department. In this flexible position, the Team Lead will rotate into multiple areas of the Processing department to perform tasks including distribution of workload, prioritizing and completing replenishment of active locations from reserve stock, replenishment tasks for dedicated and wholesale customers, scanning, call down orders, respond to email correspondence with other departments including corporate, and to consolidate orders as assigned by Processing Supervisor. Tools and equipment that are used to perform tasks are pallet, scanner, computer, plastic wrap, pallet jack, and walk rider (certified).

This position may be engaged to supervise work in a number of key areas/departments within the CAN DC. As such the duties will vary slightly depending on the CAN DC area/department.

Essential Job Results-

• Maintain a level of standard within the KPI’s and objectives set
• Assures replenishment productivity meets DC/company standards, maintaining service levels
• Ensures that product is handled properly to minimize damage and preserve quality
• Complete relevant documentation as required, maintain an accurate record keeping system, and prepare all relevant reports and data as required by Supervisor/management team
• Oversee order maintenance, pull and pre-pull merchandise as needed to complete any existing order(s) with shortages, focusing on inventory and accuracy
• Report and escalate discrepancies found during replenishment processes (pulls and filling of locations), providing adequate investigation details and findings to management and the business
• Verify proper rotation of product based on code dating, monitor product segregation and slotting cartons
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient work processes and procedures complying with OHS regulations
• Fills and straightens stock, returns excess to assigned locations and provides direction to team members to establish priority of current and new merchandise receipts
• Coach and develop team
• Oversee product restock activities
• Other tasks deemed suitable based on knowledge and experience as required by the CAN DC Departmental Supervisor or General Manager
• Participates in moving new merchandise to appropriate departments
• Coordinating work and assisting in supervising staff in day-to-day operations of the CAN D
• Use of WMS system to release, monitor and ensure orders are processed in a timely and organized manner
• Participates in maintaining business perimeters to allow for quick stock retrieval, staying on top of department deadlines
• Assist in putaway of newly received stock to appropriate locations, focusing on accuracy and timeliness
• Carry out Equipment Operator general responsibilities and duties as and when required

Qualifications

• Experience with WMS and RF scanners
• Sound IT skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in using scanners and other logistics technologies
• Knowledge of IN - OUTBOUND logistics flow
• Valid MHE Certification or willing to get one
• Experienced in a Distribution/warehouse environment
• OFA Level 2 certification or willing to get one – an asset
• Substantial Team Lead experience
• Proven people management skills
• Familiarity with H&S and safe work practices
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate MHE.