The Sr. Director of Operations will utilize best practices to support SKECHERS supply chain vision. They will focus on development and implementation of longer-range scenarios for distribution and ecommerce, including overall safety, quality and performance and customer service. The Sr. Director Operations will also develop, direct, and implement programs to maintain and/or improve DC equipment and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sets strategic goals for operational efficiency and increase productivityLeads efforts to continuously improve and find innovative ways or methods to use technology to increase inventory flow, handling, and accuracy.Partners and coordinate closely with the other work groups including Planning & Allocation, Merchandising, IT and outside vendors, and others as needed.Works with leaders to establish financial and budgetary plans for Operations.Comply with all regulations with respect to DOT, OSHA, DOL and any other federal, state and local authority.Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasksWork closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environmentOther responsibilities as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.10+ years DC management operations role requiredDecision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.Excellent negotiating and communication skills.Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be a motivator of people.Must be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals and personalities within and between departments.

Salary 150k - 180k

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily.  The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.