Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.

Compensation

The compensation target range for this role is:

$22.00

Job Summary

The DTC Team Lead will lead a team of Material Handlers to ensure materials are managed and controlled following Company guidelines including Quality Systems regulations. Primary focus is Outbound Shipping but should have flexibility to support any Logistics operation as required.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Focus on driving Order Fulfillment Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)  

Drive and motivate team to achieve timely/accurate picking, packing, and shipping of all sales orders  

Effectively and accurately manage material movements  

Ability to flex and support changes and upcoming activities to support daily outbound variation  

Provide positive leadership to the warehouse personnel and oversee their daily activities  

Responsible for trailer and dock safety compliance. 

Ensure all team members are working in a safe and efficient manner  

Prepare management reports that measure the cadence and effectiveness of the activities being supervised  

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization  

Participate in the development and implementation of warehousing procedures including receiving, warehouse, material movements and inventory control  

Participate and direct cycle counts daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly  

Observe and recommend, present, and justify continued improvement activities  

 

 

Required Skills, Education, Experience: 

Previous experience as a lead is a plus  

Must have experience operating forklift 

Good written and oral communication skills  

Strong math skills; ability to reconcile stock count reports and existing data  

Inventory Systems knowledge is preferred; NetSuite preferred.  

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree is a plus 

A minimum of 2 years of experience in fulfillment and shipping 

 

Physical Requirements 

Physical activities may occasionally include:  

Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.  

Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. 

 

Physical activities may constantly include:  

Communicating with others to exchange information. 

Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. 

 

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:  

Noisy open office environment 

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Earn a Mattress

Purple Swag

Amazing Purple Products

WHY WORK AT PURPLE?

Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.

Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.

Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.