AVP, Warehouse Operations
Core
Lead the overall operation of the Gantry warehouse, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely handling, movement, storage, and release of high-value art and luxury objects across the site.
Role type
Senior IC warehouse operations leader (logistics & physical asset management)
Builds
End-to-end property lifecycle operations for high-value art and luxury goods
Domain
Art & Luxury Goods Logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work (via careerplan.io/jobs/6193585004-avp-warehouse-operations-at-sothebys)
Required skills
Warehouse operations leadership, people management, space utilization, labor deployment, operational safety, cross-functional coordination, continuous improvement, property protection standards
Preferred skills
Experience with art, luxury goods, or high-value/fragile property, experience managing supervisors and frontline teams, ability to improve operations in high-volume environments
Technologies
Gantry systems, CCTV, warehouse management tools
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operation and condition of Gantry including property flow and safety; Establish building-wide operating priorities and resolve congestion; Manage space utilization, staging, and warehouse capacity; Enforce standards for property handling and storage; Lead and develop onsite management and handling teams; Coordinate with Central Planning, Photography, Facilities, and Security; Implement workflow redesigns for layout and safety; Review damage and safety trends to drive corrective actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC