Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

Freight Coordinator (Part-Time)

Summary We are excited to open a brand new store at the Tanger Outlets Foley in Foley Alabama May 1st! We will be hiring many new positions for this team and will start interviews now. The Freight Coordinator position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, "to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests." Additionally, the Freight Coordinator performs a variety of operational tasks assigned by store management (e.g. receiving and unpacking of daily shipments, shipping merchandise, backroom maintenance, and routine cleaning of facilities).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sales Generation and Guest Service

• Compare and verify merchandise invoices to items received to ensure that shipments are correct
• Send any alterations, layaways, or special orders to Guests via FedEx
• Check accuracy of freight packing slips and transfer slips
• Double-check that all transfers have been processed through the register and that items match what you are shipping out
• When shipping items to Guests and other stores, must fold items and place in appropriate sized box for proper presentation of product when unpacked
• Visual Merchandise Management
• Remove any pins and plastic from merchandise shipped in
• Place Sensormatic tags on each garment in the designated place
• Hang and fold merchandise to be put on the sales floor and steam when necessary
• Assist on projects on floor when necessary
• Operations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, and the day of/day after Thanksgiving and Christmas, based upon store and business needs
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Point of Sale ("POS") software
• Receive freight boxes and store transfers through register
• Send discrepancies in store mail and file non-errors for 30 days
• Maintain all shipment-related paperwork
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations
• Make FedEx labels for all packages being sent out and sort packages by required shipment transit time (expedited shipping or regular ground shipping)
• Send in recalls and Return to Vendors (RTVs) on a weekly basis
• Keep supplies in stock and organized (e.g. boxes, transfer bags, printer paper, hangers, sensors, etc.)
• Organize fixtures and shelving
• Engage in activities that support a neat, clean, and organized work area. Maintain daily work filed and in order
• Communicate any policy violations to Store Manager, District Manager, and/or Human Resources in a timely, confidential manner
• Provide feedback to Store Manager, Assistant Manager, and Floor Leaders regarding merchandise handling concerns
• Understand and apply the Buckle's Code of Ethics and all Buckle's policies, procedures, and handbooks.
• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Part-time Benefits

• Teammate Discount
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) (subject to additional requirements)
• Paid Sick Time (where required by state)

Education and/or Experience No prior experience or training. Additional Requirements Due to the nature of the job, must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and jump; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to sit. Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs throughout the store and backroom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in a retail store setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.