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This position leads large projects focused on improving operations and processes across World Market’s supply chain. This individual will use data-driven analysis, strategic thinking, initiative prioritization, and project execution to identify problems, develop solutions, and effectively communicate recommendations and deliver on assigned projects. This individual must be a detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead multiple projects and work with corporate, facility and supplier partners. Must work well with a team
Why You’ll Love World Market
You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! We're passionate about our mission to delight customers with a unique, ever-changing marketplace of products from around the world. Our assortment is curated with stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, time-honored handicrafts, and international food and beverage favorites. From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.
Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect and we take pride in what we do. If you’re looking for a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions are valued, growth is supported and you can have a little fun—you’ve found it!
When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits that support health, financial security, and personal life needs. Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and more!
Paid vacation and paid sick time
401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources to be and do your best
Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
Working with a team who thinks the world of you
What You’ll Do
Work cross functionally to identify and drive operational and process improvement projects across World Market’s supply chain organization.
Develop end-to-end supply chain solutions that leverage the broader World Market volume, systems, and partnerships, while driving consistently higher levels of service and maximizing productivity.
Utilize quantitative and modeling skills to analyze large amounts of data and draw conclusions, develop a project plan, present plan for approval, and drive development of project management tasks, resource identification, and implementation planning. Exercise vertical and horizontal communication for progress on deliverables.
Utilize mathematical and statistical methods/formulas, financial analysis (e.g., IRR, ROI, NPV, etc.), and sensitivity analyses to develop and present cost-benefits analysis and go-forward recommendations.
Provide insightful, solution-oriented, oral and written recommendations to executive management and appropriate business partners around new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and periodic reporting to help drive execution, process uniformity, and improvement throughout the supply chain.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers on projects to improve the velocity and flow of product throughout the supply chain, while minimizing occurrences and sources of friction.
Optimize company assets which is inclusive of physical building and utilities, manufacturing/ warehouse equipment and tooling, office devices and physical layout of facility.
Identify new technologies and associated processes to drive efficiency, productivity and optimal network design. This should include interfacing with Manufacturing, Planning, Transportation and Commercial strategies to ensure optimal end-to-end supply chain solution.
Assimilate into the team and drive solutions and results to expected outcomes.
Travel up to 50%.
You will be supporting our Stockton CA Distribution Center and our Windsor VA Distribution Center and be required to travel to both locations based on business needs.
Work Location: Windsor Virginia Distribution Center or Stockton California Distribution Center.
This is an onsite position at the respective location in Windsor Virginia or Stockton California. Daily reporting to the local facility is required.
Experience & Skills You’ll Bring
Bachelors Degree in technical/analytical discipline or related field preferred.
Master’s degree in business and/or Supply Chain/Logistics discipline is a plus.
4 years’ experience in supply chain management or related field.
LEAN/Six Sigma experience (Green belt or higher) is a plus.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a project-oriented environment, with the proven ability to state case for change and work to drive improvement.
Thorough understanding of distribution operations, supply/demand planning, and/or transportation methods/modes.
Hands on experience with Tableau, SQL and Excel and other data analytic tools.
Must possess excellent communication skills to effectively interact with multiple levels and functions within the organization, as well as field and corporate locations.
Pay Range is $100,000-$150,000 annually.
Placement within this range depends on geographic labor market differentials and experience.
Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service.
Benefits for full-time employment o n the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.
If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone: 1-833-680-2399
Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com
This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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