Yard Jockey jobs in United States, South Carolina, Spartanburg

• Operate vehicles in a safe manner, by following all safety rules and demonstrating professional command of the equipment
• Utilize powered equipment, pick and put away product efficiently and accurately, as assigned by supervisor
• Inspect equipment and verify/report damage or concerns
• Some familiarity with computers with the ability to run and print basic reports
• Identify and communicate exceptions to the leadership team
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Accurately record production by task and complete any necessary paperwork
• Flexibility to train and work in multiple areas
• Understand and apply health and safety guidelines/procedures
• Contribute to a safe and orderly working environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Forklift supervisors and leads
• Operations shift management
• Other internal departments

• Experience operating tractor trailers in a trailer yard setting
• Ability to attain an adidas certification to safely operate any assigned powered equipment, including but not limited to: order picker, turret truck, reach truck, powered pallet jack and sit-down forklift
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English
Ability to safely operate a yard truck to maneuver trailers around a crowded yard
Regularly required to talk or hear; sit, stand or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to
feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push and pull for up to ten (10) hours/day
Ability to work safely at high levels, upwards of thirty-five (35) feet adidas
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
Ability to reliably attend work/scheduled hours
Required to safely operate power industrial equipment as noted above
Occasionally required to sit; bending, twisting, climb or balance; lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• At least three (3) months experience operating a yard truck and/or spotting trailers in a fast- paced environment
• Six (6) months previous experience operating forklifts
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

Purpose of the role:

• Drive the commercial success of key Factory Outlet locations by optimizing net sales, conversion rates (CR), and units per transaction (UPT)
• Identify and enhance opportunities within Factory Outlets via store performance analysis
• A key focus of this role is communication, flexibility and problem solving to ensure excellence in execution

• Acquire and develop knowledge of the end-to-end product flow to stores in line with the Trading Guidance, allocation and replenishment strategies and Segmentation guidance to support Cluster Managers to maximize their localized topics and needs
• Maintain regular contact with District Managers and Store Managers in designated Clusters in executing the Service Level Agreement for all stores
• Deliver excellence in execution in seasonal and day-to-day communication and collaboration with stores to provide optimal ranges, commercial pricing and inventory supply
• Conduct store level analysis to support the Cluster Manager and work with stores and DTC FO Trading Team on clear action plans deriving from analysis
• Own maintenance of Store Action Tracker and ensure fulfillment of store product requests
• Issue delivery overview on orders for stores and work with Supply Chain to ensure on time delivery
• Collaborate with Cluster on localisation projects and product requirements including the flow of product for Marketing and Promotional campaigns
• Understand the framework for store capacities at class level and store receiving capacities to monitor and manage over/under supply situations
• Support Cluster Manager on input to Factory Outlet Excellence on range needs for new stores / remodels
• Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for stores based on the Trading Guidance provided by Assortment Planning and Buying, for assigned product categories/stores
• Responsible for final selection, allocation and replenishment or articles for new stores and remodels based on cluster input and BPM location information for assigned stores
• Issue key merchandising reports as assigned

• Consumer-focused with market knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong skills in excel and adidas reporting tools
• Attention to detail and good research skills
• Good ability to consolidate information, summarize and derive actions
• Fluent in English both verbally and written. Skills and abilities in another local language are a benefit

• University degree in Business or Finance, ideally with Marketing and Sales focus or equivalent professional experience. Retail experience beneficial
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience in respective job or job function retail

Life at adidas

• Annual bonus
• Meal Voucher
• Gym and Sports opportunities
• Free access to self-learning platform
• Hybrid working model