[nfbwatlk] FW: Seattle Lighthouse Buyer and Assistant Store Manager Job Announcements
Mike Freeman
k7uij at panix.com
Sat Mar 16 02:47:55 UTC 2013
From: Don Helsel [mailto:DHelsel at seattlelh.org]
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:19 PM
To: k7uij at panix.com; Glenn McCully
Subject: Seattle Lighthouse Buyer and Assistant Store Manager Job
Announcements
Hi,
I am attaching two job announcements at the Seattle Lighthouse. One is for a
BSC Assistant Store Manager position at our Joint Base Lewis McChord North
Fort location and the other is for a BSC Buyer position. Both of these
positions are temporary.
Please forward these announcements as you see fit. I will paste the contents
of these attachments after my signature.
Thanks,
Don Helsel
Director of Recruiting
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Phone: 206-436-2160 | Fax: 206-436-2244
E-mail: <mailto:dhelsel at seattlelh.org> dhelsel at seattlelh.org | Web:
<blocked::http://www.seattlelighthouse.org/> www.seattlelighthouse.org
Our Mission: To create and enhance opportunities for independence and
self-sufficiency of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind, and blind with other
disabilities.
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Job Announcement
Title: Temp Assistant Store Manager
Department: Base Supply Center
Reports To: Store Manager
Location: JBLM
Hours: Thirty Seven Hours a week, Monday to Friday
Summary:
Assistant Managers supervise the daily activities of a BSC. Ensures store
personnel provide exceptional customer service while answering phones,
fielding customer questions, product selection, purchases, returns/credits,
etc. Help assure the store is clean and well organized. Responsibility to
make sure all store policies, procedures, and controls are followed. The
Assistant Manager is involved in all the day-to-day processes that are
carried out in the store. This is a temporary part time position.
Responsibilities:
Customer Duties
. Must have an effective, strong rapport with customers
. Create goodwill for the store
. Identifies, builds key relationships and customer loyalty
. Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing
rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position
to understand service requirements.
. Product information and customer interactions should be emphasized.
. Address Customer needs, special requirements or complaints in a
timely manner.
. Gathers knowledge regarding installation by reading base
publications; establishing networks within community; and participating in
base community events to create goodwill.
Inventory/Transactional Responsibilities
. Manage daily Open Pick Report, work to resolve bad status, errors,
aged orders, or other problems.
. Maintain inventory records and ensure timely replenishment of
supplies.
. Supervise cycle counts, reconcile differences and recommend
adjustments in a timely manner.
. Maintains awareness of products and their intended use.
Facility Duties
. Maintains building security by assuring all exit points are locked
or manned during business hours and locks or checks all locked doors at the
close of business. Turns open/closed signs. Shuts off automatic doors,
coffee pots, equipment, etc.
. Monitors the exterior, walkways and parking lots for cleanliness and
appearance.
. Reports any damage to building (interior or exterior), equipment or
products immediately.
Supervision Duties
. Develops store personnel by providing daily training, coaching,
guidance, motivation, discipline, feedback and conflict resolution to store
personnel
. Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning
employees; following up on work results.
. Audits that processes are followed, work is error free and employees
perform tasks efficiently.
. Assure employees are reporting to work after clocking in, returning
to work from breaks punctually
. Serve as a role model for customer service and set the pace for
employees
. Delegate and assign tasks as needed
. Communicates effectively with store personnel, management and BSC
administrative staff
. Facilitates store meetings
. Participates in employee evaluations, appraisals and required
corrective actions
. Assure all employees follow procedures to maintain accessibility for
low-vision employees. Introduces ideas to improve accessibility for
employees.
Operational Duties
. Solicits opportunities for sales and revenue generation
. Keeps management informed regarding daily store performance,
staffing/operational issues, customer concerns, etc.
. Maintains merchandise in an organized manner, follows merchandising
standards when setting store shelves, assures shelf tags are accurate and
displayed appropriately.
. Make sure store personnel consistently use appropriate marking for
back stock, additional facings, out-of-stocks and discontinued sku's.
. Makes evaluation and sales reports
. Performs quality audits and uses the results to improve processes by
indentifying training issues or applying "lean" strategies to increase
effectiveness.
. Submits requests for supplies, equipment, etc., to manager for
approval
. Secures merchandise
. Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store
environment.
. Ensure proper billing practices are adhered to with no merchandise
leaving store prior to payment.
. Tireless attention to housekeeping, organization and safety.
Regulatory Duties
. Complies with all LH and store policies and procedures.
. Complies with BSC "Best Practices" standards.
. Complies with safety requirements.
. Complies with Federal and local legal requirements.
. Complies with base rules and contractual requirements.
Requirements:
Education/Experience
. AA degree preferred
. One (1) to three (3) years in supervisory role in retail, wholesale,
or supply operation
. Previous military a plus
Licenses:
. Fork Lift certification preferable
Physical Demands:
. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (box of copy paper) using safe
lifting techniques throughout shift. Lifting cartons off floor, onto carts,
then unpacking to stock shelves. Working on concrete floors that may be
uneven. Standing, stooping, bending, stretching throughout shift. Physical
demands are high throughout shift.
. Must be able to safely use warehouse equipment, climb ladders and
load and unload delivery vehicles.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
. Should be able to communicate in a pleasant, polite, and
professional manner with both customers and employees. The manager deals
with many different types of people and they must have the judgment and
skills to use effective tactics for each situation.
. Proficient with basic math, MS Office products and able to use POS
system, write memos, prepare meeting agenda, and monthly reports. Ability
to build basic spreadsheets with simple formula's in Excel. Produce monthly
reports or prepare informational spreadsheets.
. Strong interpersonal skills.
. Constant training and development of employees is crucial.
. Maintain Professionalism (Dress, Appearance, Manners)
. As a management position, should be a role model to others and an
outstanding champion for our company's reputation.
. Keep your customers happy always. Guide them.
. Customers must be satisfied. Must patiently listen, listen, listen.
Customers should be treated with respect at all times. Take time to talk
with customers, new products, how cool something is, etc.
. Be a guide to your employees, make sure they understand
expectations.
. Ability to offer motivation to employees. Keep the foot "on the
gas" even in slower times.
. Current with latest trends, products, etc
. Excellent analytical, common sense and sound decision making
. Ability to network with customers, suppliers and peers.
. Strong administrative and managerial skills and abilities.
. Must be good with numbers.
. Excellent organizational, planning, project management skills.
. Must be able to use office business machines and equipment (phones,
fax, copier, paging system)
. Must be organized, keep documentation filed and archived per record
retention policies.
. Good analytical ability. Able to problem solve.
. Knowledge of inventory management with ability to resolve errors.
. Must work with a high degree of accuracy, checking work daily.
Communication Skills:
. Should be able to communicate in a pleasant, polite, and
professional manner with both customers and co-workers. Should be able to
answer routine customer questions and direct them to the appropriate person
for resolution.
. Fluent English, written and spoken. Excellent communication. Clear
written, verbal skills..
. Ability to offer clear direction both verbally and in written
instructions/procedures.
Training:
. To prepare for promotions and growth, learning best practices,
becoming proficient in job duties, communicating well with your supervisor
and demonstrating excellent dependability will make you promotable either
within your store or other BSC locations.
. Will train store personnel on planned events, promotions and
products.
Professionalism:
. We represent The Lighthouse for the Blind, the AbilityOne program,
NIB and all other non-profit agencies devoted to blind and low-vision
missions.
. Uniform, approved apparel and name tags/ID required.
. Keep your customers happy always. Guide them.
. Customers must be satisfied. Must patiently listen, listen, listen.
Customers should be treated with respect at all times. Take time to talk
with customers, new products, how cool something is, etc.
Mission:
. Commitment to LH mission.
. Desire to participate/engage in community - volunteer work, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs at seattlelh.org or to:
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone: (206) 436-2160
Fax: 206.436.2244
TTY: (206) 324-1388
For more information about employment at the Lighthouse visit our website:
www.seattlelighthouse.org
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Job Announcement
Title: Temp Buyer
Department: Base Supply Center
Reports To: BSC Purchasing Agent
Location: JBLM
Hours: Full Time
Summary:
Assists with all purchasing activities in support of BSC's. Coordinates
with stores to assure timely purchase and receipt of merchandise to meet
customer's requirements. Provide exceptional customer service to help or
understand customers with regards to appropriate product selection.
Maintains good rapport with suppliers. Fills in as cashier during seasonal
busy times. May fill in at receiving several times per year so that entire
process is well understood.. This is a temporary full time position.
Responsibilities:
Customer Duties
. Listens and helps customers find required products. Gathers
technical data and/or detailed product specifications.
. Provides outstanding communication with store personnel and
customers regarding special requests.
. Tracks special order requests from start through completion.
. Keeps current regarding office products, understanding selling
points, brand advantages and model differences. Educates customers
regarding product use. Must thoroughly research products prior to
recommending to assure product will meet customers requirement - never
GUESS.
. Inventory/Transactional Responsibilities
. Purchases store inventory based on sales history, forecasted
quantities, min/max stocking level or special customer requests.
. Analyzes sales history to determine sales trends and suggests
minimum reorder and quantities. Suggests inventory levels based on goals
considering; costs, transportation, and restocking lead times to meet
customer expectations.
. Assures system integrity by regularly auditing transactions.
Balances inventory levels to ensure ability to meet customer demand while
limiting amount of capital $$$ tied up in inventory.
. Assists in identifying, selling and/or disposing of slow moving and
obsolete inventory.
. Assists with inventory counts and reconciliation.
. Educates store personnel on new products to improve sales volume.
. Reports inventory turns, identifies potential problems and
recommends solutions such as vendor returns, price changes or marketing
activities. Works closely with Merchandising/Inventory Specialist and Store
Manager to reduce loss on obsolete inventory by identifying early.
Vendor Relationships
. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with
suppliers.
. Requests and reviews quotations for unique/special buys. Selects
suppliers based on "best value" for customer.
. Evaluates supplier costs, quality and delivery on an ongoing basis.
. Maintains vendor records, POC's, pricelists, contract information,
passwords, ordering instructions, catalogs and product information.
. Makes effort to remain aware of new technologies, products and
suppliers that can help BSC's improve sales and margins.
. Must be familiar with AbilityOne agencies, their product offering
and capabilities.
Operational Duties
. Uses computer systems to monitor, evaluate, prioritize and plan
purchase orders. Works closely with suppliers to coordinate and communicate
priority purchase orders and expedite as required. Monitors open purchase
orders. Updates PO notes and store managers regarding delayed merchandise or
supplier problems.
. Update PO detail to reflect revised delivery dates, changes in
costs, canceled quantities or any other adjustments necessary to keep store
personnel current and records accurate for accounting.
. Introduces new ideas and suggestions to improve processes and
maintain system accuracy.
Communication and Teamwork
. Works assigned hours. Responsible for accuracy of time sheet.
Notifies supervisor of any absence per policy.
. Communicates to supervisor regarding any uncertainty of work
instruction.
. Maintain product quality and standards of the store by constantly
facing products, making sure older products are in front to get sold and any
carton/product damage should be fixed or reported for disposition.
. Maintains professional appearance. Represents LH and AbilityOne in
a positive manner.
. Must desire to work in a high "trust" organization. Maintains team
philosophy, good relationships and promotes LHB mission.
Regulatory Duties
. Complies with all LH and store policies and procedures.
. Complies with BSC "Best Practices" standards.
. Complies with safety requirements.
. Complies with Federal and local legal requirements.
. Complies with base rules and contractual requirements.
. Complies with TAA country of origin requirements
Requirements:
Education/Experience
. AA degree or CPM certification required.
. 5+ years experience in Purchasing with thorough understanding of
purchasing functions and order flow.
. Ability to read drawings, understand technical specifications,
MIL-SPEC, NSN's and other governing laws or regulations concerning lawful
government procurement.
Licenses:
. n/a
Physical Demands:
. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs (box of copy paper) using safe
lifting techniques throughout shift. Lifting cartons off floor, onto carts,
then unpacking to stock shelves. Working on concrete floors that may be
uneven. Standing, stooping, bending, stretching throughout shift. Physical
demands are high throughout shift.
. Must be able to safely use warehouse equipment, climb ladders and
load and unload delivery vehicles.
. Temperature fluctuates and is hard to regulate in extreme hot and
cold months.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
. Should be able to communicate in a pleasant, polite, and
professional manner with both customers and employees. The manager deals
with many different types of people and they must have the judgment and
skills to use effective tactics for each situation.
. Proficient with basic math, MS Office products and able to use POS
system, write memos, prepare meeting agenda, and monthly reports. Ability
to build basic spreadsheets with simple formula's in Excel. Produce monthly
reports or prepare informational spreadsheets.
. Strong interpersonal skills.
. Maintain Professionalism (Dress, Appearance, Manners)
. Keep your customers happy always. Guide them.
. Customers must be satisfied. Must patiently listen, listen,
listen. Customers should be treated with respect at all times. Take time
to talk with customers, new products, how cool something is, etc.
. Current with latest trends, products, etc
. Excellent analytical, common sense and sound decision making
. Must be good with numbers.
. Must be able to use office business machines and equipment (phones,
fax, copier, paging system)
. Must be organized, keep documentation filed and archived per record
retention policies.
. Good analytical ability. Able to problem solve.
. Must work with a high degree of accuracy, checking work daily.
Communication Skills:
. Should be able to communicate in a pleasant, polite, and
professional manner with both customers and co-workers. Should be able to
answer routine customer questions and direct them to the appropriate person
for resolution.
. Fluent English, written and spoken. Excellent communication.
Clear written, verbal skills.
Training:
. To prepare for promotions and growth, learning best practices,
becoming proficient in job duties, communicating well with your supervisor
and demonstrating excellent dependability will make you promotable either
within your store or other BSC locations.
. Professionalism:
. We represent The Lighthouse for the Blind, the AbilityOne program,
NIB and all other non-profit agencies devoted to blind and low-vision
missions.
. Uniform, approved apparel and name tags/ID required.
. Mission:
Commitment to LH mission.
. Desire to participate/engage in community - volunteer work, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs at seattlelh.org or to:
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don Helsel
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone: (206) 436-2160
Fax: 206.436.2244
TTY: (206) 324-1388
For more information about employment at the Lighthouse visit our website:
www.seattlelighthouse.org
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