Senior Outbound Operations Manager @NET-A-PORTER
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Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership & Shop-Floor Management
- Lead all outbound operations, including Pick, Pack, Ship, and Dock functions.
- Maintain an active, high-impact presence on the shop floor, driving real-time performance, accountability, and robust shop-floor management practices.
- Establish and enforce process standardization across all 3 outbound shifts to ensure zero variance in operational execution and quality.
- Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.
- Drive achievement of productivity, quality, and service level targets.
- Develop and execute staffing plans to support volume fluctuations and business growth.
- Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions when performance falls below expectations.
- Partner with Transportation, Inventory Control, Safety, Maintenance, HR, and Finance and other related teams to achieve business goals.
- People Leadership
- Directly manage Front Line Managers and other leadership staff.
- Develop succession plans and leadership pipelines within the operation.
- Coach and mentor managers to improve performance and engagement.
- Conduct performance reviews, talent assessments, and development planning.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Efficiency & Continuous Improvement
- Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and process improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
- Support and actively drive the continuous improvement of quality and operational efficiency on the shop floor.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
- Drive labor optimization and cost reduction projects.
- Implement best practices across departments and shifts.
- Safety & Compliance
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
- Lead investigations related to safety incidents and implement preventive measures.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, labor regulations, and operational procedures.
- Maintain compliance with carrier, transportation, and warehouse standards.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On Time Shipment Rate / SLA Adherence
- Units Per Hour (UPH)
- Order Accuracy & Luxury Packaging Compliance Rate
- Employee Retention and Engagement
- Customer Service Metrics
- Quality Defect Rate
Requirements
- Required
- 6+ years of progressive operations leadership experience within a warehouse, distribution center, or fulfillment environment.
- 4+ years leading managers and multi-shift operations.
- Strong experience managing outbound fulfillment processes.
- Advanced knowledge of warehouse management systems, labor planning, and performance metrics.
Benefits
Additional Information
Senior Outbound Operations Manager LuxExperience is the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group and the online shopping destination for luxury enthusiasts worldwide. LuxExperience operates a portfolio of some of the most distinguished store brands in digital luxury and creates communities for luxury enthusiasts with unique digital and physical experiences. Mytheresa, NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, jointly comprising the luxury segments of LuxExperience, offer highly curated edits of the most prestigious luxury brands across the world, featuring womenswear, menswear, kidswear, fine jewelry & watches, and lifestyle products. YOOX and THE OUTNET, jointly comprising the off-price segment of LuxExperience, are the leading destinations for multi-brand off-season online luxury shopping. The NYSE listed group operates in key markets worldwide. For more information, please visit https://investors.luxexperience.com. Our global Operations team make it possible for us to offer worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, including same-day delivery to New York, London and Milan, while providing a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, with easy returns. Our US Operations team are now seeking a talented Senior Outbound Operations Manager to ensure the efficient timely and secure passage of stock through the warehouse from receipt to despatch liaising with all teams throughout NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER as well as delivery drivers, couriers and contractors. Location: Mahwah, NJ - DC2 (On-Site) Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm (Can fluctuate based on business needs) Reporting into: US Operations Director Salary Range : $80,000 - $120,000 / yr Position Summary The Senior Outbound Operations Manager is responsible for leading all outbound distribution operations, including picking, packing, shipping, and transportation activities. This role provides highly visible, floor led leadership for multiple shifts and management teams, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives are consistently achieved. The Senior Outbound Operations Manager develops leaders, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures operational excellence across the outbound processes with a relentless focus on multi-shift process standardization and upholding luxury experience standards.
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