Area Manager I

Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. Stord is rapidly growing and is on track to double our revenue in the next 18 months. To meet and exceed this target, Stord is strategically scaling teams across the entire company, and seeking energetic experts to help us achieve our mission. By combining comprehensive commerce-enablement technology with high-volume fulfillment services, Stord provides brands a platform to compete with retail giants. Stord manages over $10 billion of commerce annually through its fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and operator-built software suite including OMS, Pre- and Post-Purchase, and WMS platforms. Stord is leveling the playing field for all brands to deliver the best consumer experience at scale. With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive sustained customer loyalty. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with leading technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, easy access to more channels, and improved margins on every order. Hundreds of leading DTC and B2B companies like AG1, True Classic, Native, Seed Health, quip, goodr, Sundays for Dogs, and more trust Stord to deliver industry‑leading consumer experiences on every order. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Stord is backed by top-tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, Strike Capital, Baillie Gifford, and Salesforce Ventures. Stord is looking for an Area Manager with strong communication and organization skills and the ability to work well under pressure. The role requires leadership, decision‑making, and responsibility. The candidate must be flexible and able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Responsibilities include supporting the execution of all processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy, performing warehouse bin accuracy, maintaining inventory shrinkage, and utilizing the Order Management System and various types of material‑handling equipment. What You’ll Do Lead and develop a team of warehouse associates and operations leads to deliver on daily goals. Work closely with support staff (HR, Safety, Customer Service, Other Ops Leaders) to drive results. Address operational and personnel issues affecting the functional area. Implement process improvements and workload efficiency mechanisms. Utilize workload planning tools and other resources to complete scheduled workload ensuring orders are fulfilled to meet standards. Investigate discrepancies and variances. Perform to quality standards in multiple functions. Perform additional duties as assigned. What You’ll Need Minimum of two to four years of experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) / inventory systems in a high‑volume facility. Previous leadership experience. Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience. Basic clerical and data‑entry skills. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, driving tasks to completion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and support teams. Capacity to transport up to 20 lbs. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency. Capacity to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to build solid, effective working relationships with others. Resilience under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines. Competence with relevant material‑handling equipment (e.g., forklifts). Clear expression of ideas and necessary information. Comfort working in a distribution center environment, including varying heights, temperatures, and noise levels. Availability for occasional non‑standard work hours or overtime as business requires. Bonus Points Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field. Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen). We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Stord participates in E‑verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr