Supply Chain Manager

Company info: gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear - on time for game time! We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athlete (DTA) on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us.


Position Summary: Gear Up is seeking a hands-on, experienced Supply Chain leader to oversee product flow optimization in and out of our decoration fulfillment centers. Working with trade partners and carriers you will ensure on-time delivery, within budget. You will work cross-functionally with merchandising, warehouse and the production teams to ensure apparel is available for rapid fulfillment to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities include:
• Perform daily track and trace for critical shipments.
• Coordinate LTL deliveries to our distribution centers.
• Generate bills of lading and coordinate outbound LTL and FTL shipments.
• Create and file export documentation.
• Manage and report on small parcel on time metrics.
• File carrier claims for lost packages.
• Audit freight bills and recoup overcharges for missed SLAs.
• Review regional small parcel routing and manage shipping software platform to maximize delivery performance and cost.
• Manage ERP driven product storage and put away strategies.
• Coordinate seasonal product rotations and apparel staging for efficient apparel movement within the facilities.
• Review and report volume performance against carrier agreements.
• Document, communicate and train the shipping teams on best practices.

Requirements

Required Skills, Qualifications & Education:
• At least 5 years experience in a high volume small parcel environment.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in export shipping and compliance is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable ERP.
• Experience with configuring rules based SaaS shipping platforms.
• WMS implementation experience.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to learn and navigate new processes and computer applications.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher is desirable.


Top candidates for this position will:
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment - self-starter, driven, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Curious with a desire to learn and grow. Be calm and productive in the face of pressure.
• Stay committed to personal integrity, quality, accuracy.
• Be organized, thorough and systematic.

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend and lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Talking, listening, and typing for extended periods of time
• Manipulation of computer mouse and other small wrist movements required for digital design tools
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

Benefits

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 2 weeks (80 hours) per year
• Paid Holidays - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits - Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:

o Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield

o Dental insurance through Regence
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife - effective 1st of the month following date of hire:

o Group Term Life insurance - company paid

o Long Term Disability insurance - company paid

o Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents

o Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
• Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) - plan provided through Canopy
• 401(k) Plan - participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution


Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. . To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.