TITLE: Operations Manager - Returns
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Plano, TX
ABOUT
WorldLink:
WorldLink
is a rapidly growing information technology company at
the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom
software development to cloud hosting, from big data
to cognitive computing, we help companies harness
and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital
technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to
dream and do. These are just a few words that describe
what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of
experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and
learning.
We take
pride in our employees and their future with continued
growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a
competitive group that like to win. We're grounded by
humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and
we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't
hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I
can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about
what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid
and strict work environments and would like to work in a
non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may
be the place for you.
For more
information about our craft, visit
https://worldlink-us.com
.
WHO
we’re looking for:
We are
looking for an Operations Manager - Returns who will be responsible for helping redevelop the entire customer-to-company return process with emphasis on creating a best-in-class customer experience journey.
Role
and Responsibilities:
-
Work with business operations leadership on strategic projects that positively impact the metrics and KPIs used to monitor the health of the program.
- Evaluate logistics and shipping partners’ performance and work with internal teams to create improvement plans to address any identified gaps.
- Create processes around driving recovery sales through processing returns inventory and strategic disposition into the secondary market for maximum revenue recovery.
- Design processes and publish SOPs to manage delivery exceptions for lost in transit, unexpected units, and any other exceptions of returned goods.
- Track defects and develop full reconciliation of open returns to understand root cause.
- Help manage a diverse group of vendor partners that are vital to the success of the returns program, including but not limited to contract reviews, SLA adherence, budgeting, cost analysis, and bidding.
- Partner with customer service team to understand consumer pain points and work on initiatives to improve the customer experience.
- Monitor and take action on exception reporting and understand measurements of KPI’s for lead times, shipping time, backorders, shipping exceptions to track progress towards operational goals for direct eCommerce business and work on initiatives to improve KPIs.
Required Experience and Education:
- 4 years relevant experience in fulfillment or eCommerce business operations.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Six Sigma experience preferred.
- Experience with high volume direct to consumer ecommerce fulfillment or returns illustrating process and KPI improvements to scale growth.
- Experience in returns or reverse logistics is a strong advantage.
- Experience using Microsoft PC software including extensive use of Excel spreadsheets, Word, Access, and SAP business system, or similar sales order management software application.
Necessary Skills and Attributes:
-
Self-motivated
individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or
independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong
organization skills.
- Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision
and the exercise of discretion.
Physical Demands:
The
physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by contract employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is
occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit,
sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include
ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the
eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display
terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged
periods of time. Requires considerable (90% ) work utilizing
high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and
moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs
work under time schedules and stress which are normally
periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines,
intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project
management deadlines. May require working additional time
beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT
we’ll bring:
During
your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the
details of our industry-competitive benefits and career
development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
-
Medical
Plans
- Dental
Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life &
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-Term
Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity
Theft Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT
you should know:
Our
success begins and ends with our people. We embrace
diverse perspectives and value unique human
experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment
Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment
at WorldLink is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor
to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by
highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink
considers applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and
gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation,
citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,
physical or mental disability or any other characteristic
protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need
assistance with any part of the application process should
contact us.
This
job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities
and duties of the role but is not designed to be a
comprehensive list of all.