Distribution Center Manager - Avon, Colorado

Job Description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

Be the center of distribution in one of Avon, CO supporting both Summit and Eagle County. Working at the Distribution Center (DC) gives you the unique opportunity of distributing and seeing all of our top gear sold at our stores before itgoes out. Working for Vail Resorts Retail at our Distribution Centers provides a unique experience that is behind the scenes. You can also take advantage of being part of the VailResorts family with employee perks, such as a free ski pass to our world-class resorts, discounted lodging, and more.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Avon, Colorado

• Expected Pay Range: $61,286 - $82,472 + Annual Bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round

• Skill Level: Advanced

Job Responsibilities:

The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Distribution Center operation.

Daily and weekly meetings with staff

Be able to perform all aspects of the DC operations including receiving, data entry, order processing, picking, auditing, shipping, delivery, replenishment and merchandise return

Efficiently maintain product flow through the warehouse and processing accuracy

Researching and resolving warehouse-to-store issues

Effective performance evaluations for staff at mid-year and annual internals

Overall organization and maintenance of the facility

Accountability for all staff members (attendance, punctuality, productivity, accuracy, safety)

Manage delivery fleet (maintenance and upkeep)

Ensure safety and security of facility to include warehouse operations and delivery operations, eliminating the temptation of theft

Maintain all SOX compliance regulations

Payroll management in the facility

Maintain good relationships with internal warehouse staff, store management and personnel, and corporate office personnel.

Innovative rewards and accountability tools must be developed, maintained, and updated to keep facility staff motivated and challenged.

Develop hourly and salary staff members under responsibility to take on more responsibility, encourage growth within the company, and increase employee retention.

Manage Team execution oninventory control and accuracy by daily reconicilaiton and Tri-mester Invenotry Counts

Manager, plan, and execute daily in-tranist rental deliveries between Summit & Eagle County

Manage team performance on new rental fleet processing during peak season ramp up

Effectively maintain seasonal and temporary help, as needed

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Mulit-year experience in retail warehouse

Multi-year supervisory experience

Proven process improvment execution. Lean Six Sigma Trained beneficial

Must possess a valid US Driver’s License

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

English fluency

Ability to work flexible/extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends as needed

Strong understanding of business processes including retail operations, distribution and logistics operations, including inventory control and accounting practices

Proficient in JDA’s Merchandise Management System

Spanish fluency beneficial

Criminal Background Check:

No misdemeanor possession within the past one year

No misdemeanor of theft or violence within the past two years

No felony of any kind within the past six years

No active warrants for any offense

Driving Record Requirements:

No more than 3 violations within the last 3 years

No suspended license in the last 3 years

No felony traffic violation within the last 5 years

No DUI in the last 5 years

The expected pay range is $61,286 - $82,472 + Annual Bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 508424

Reference Date: 05/14/2025

Job Code Function: Distr Center/Logistics Ops

Full-time