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Full-Time

Area Manager

Fulfillment Operations

Posted on 8/1/2024

ShipBob

ShipBob

1,001-5,000 employees

Global logistics and order fulfillment services

Enterprise Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$60k - $70kAnnually

Mid

Fort Worth, TX, USA

Location: 11401 Harmon Rd., Fort Worth, TX

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, General Management or a related field, preferred
  • Basic understanding of Lean and Six Sigma
Responsibilities
  • Review work forecasts and identify productivity requirements
  • Partner with other Area Managers to balance labor
  • Support safety programs and OSHA compliance
  • Identify and run process improvement initiatives
  • Manage a team of warehouse associates
  • Ensure teams are properly trained
  • Comply with food safety and compliance policies

ShipBob provides logistics and order fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses, catering to both small and large clients. The company utilizes a proprietary warehouse management system (WMS) to manage inventory and process orders efficiently. Clients send their products to ShipBob's fulfillment centers located in various countries, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia. When an order is placed, ShipBob picks, packs, and ships the product from the nearest center, ensuring fast delivery, with over 95% of orders shipped within two days in the US. Additionally, ShipBob offers services like EDI-automated workflows and retailer-compliant packing slips to help businesses manage wholesale orders. The company earns revenue through storage fees and order fulfillment charges, positioning itself as a tech-enabled logistics provider focused on reliable and speedy shipping.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$331.1M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

57%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ShipBob's strategic partnerships with industry giants like Maersk and Amazon enhance its freight capacity and delivery services, positioning it for robust growth.
  • The addition of experienced leaders like Gail Goodman to the board brings valuable expertise and strengthens the company's strategic direction.
  • The planned IPO in 2024 could provide significant capital for expansion and innovation, benefiting employees and stakeholders alike.

What critics are saying

  • The logistics and e-commerce sectors are highly competitive, requiring ShipBob to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Expansion into new markets and services, such as the recent addition of a fulfillment center in Western Canada, could strain resources and operational efficiency.

What makes ShipBob unique

  • ShipBob's proprietary warehouse management system (WMS) ensures efficient inventory management and fast shipping, setting it apart from competitors relying on third-party systems.
  • The company's global network of fulfillment centers allows it to offer fast and reliable shipping, with over 95% of orders shipped within two days in the US.
  • ShipBob's additional services like EDI-automated wholesale and retail workflows provide seamless integration with retailers, a feature not commonly offered by competitors.

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Benefits

Flexible time off

Remote HQ

401K match

Quarterly wellness days

Meeting-less Fridays

Parental leave

Happy hours, snacks, & club

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Pet insurance

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