Logistics Associate, Gift Shop

Gift Shop Logistics Associate

The Gift Shop Logistics Associate supports the efficient flow, organization, and accuracy of merchandise across storage areas, warehouse, and sales floor operations. Working closely with the Logistics Lead, and Managers, this role is responsible for receiving and processing shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring merchandise is properly handled, tagged, and stocked. This role may also assist with sales floor operations as needed to support overall business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Works with the Logistics Lead to:

• Manage the organization of merchandise in storage units, warehouse, and stockroom
• Organize and rotate back stock in the storage unit, warehouse, and stockroom for easy replenishment
• Coordinate placement of shipments from truck deliveries
• Communicate accurately and effectively with the Managers and Leads
• Report to vendors and management of any missing or damaged items in shipments
• Ensure Purchase Orders are completed efficiently and accurately in a timely manner
• Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, secured, and coded per company guidelines
• Maintain all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the storage units, warehouse, and stockroom
• Works closely with the Managers and Leads to ensure efficient flow of goods to the sales floor
• Responsible for accurately entering merchandise into the POS system
• Ensures compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs
• Ensures adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
• Supports and participates in inventory shrink reduction goals and programs
• Supports maintenance of a risk-free environment
• Perform as Gift Shop Sales Associate when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of customer service or equivalent experience preferred
• One year of retail experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs, including nights and weekends
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to respond appropriately to unexpected situations or changes in deliveries or merchandising plans
• Team player, working effectively with peers and supervisors to accomplish tasks
• Capable of regularly lifting 20lbs-40lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Strong, precise communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

Atlanta Botanical Garden Core Values

• Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
• Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
• Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
• Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
• Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard