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Role Purpose The Senior DC Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day distribution center operations supporting Princess Polly's US ecommerce and retail channels. This role serves as the key operational leader connecting internal business functions with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to ensure efficient, accurate, and scalable fulfillment, inventory management, returns processing, and retail replenishment. Through strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement, this position drives operational excellence, inventory accuracy, service level attainment, and customer satisfaction while supporting the company's ongoing growth. Organizational Contribution & Influence The Senior DC Operations Manager serves as a critical link between Princess Polly's Distribution Center operations, retail stores, ecommerce fulfillment, and HQ support teams. This role partners closely with Planning, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Finance, Logistics, and external 3PL providers to ensure operational alignment and seamless product flow from inbound receipt through customer delivery and retail replenishment. By maintaining visibility into DC performance, leading operational initiatives, and fostering collaborative relationships across departments, this position ensures business priorities are effectively translated into operational execution. The role plays a key part in building scalable processes, driving accountability, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and operational excellence.     Key Responsibilities Distribution Center & Fulfillment Operations Oversee daily DC operations including inbound receiving, outbound fulfillment, inventory control, returns processing, quality assurance, and retail allocations. Ensure all ecommerce and retail orders are fulfilled accurately and within established service level agreements. Monitor throughput, productivity, and operational performance to ensure consistent execution and scalability. Coordinate DC scheduling and workload planning to support business demands, peak periods, promotions, product launches, and new store openings. Maintain compliance with safety standards, operational procedures, and company policies. 3PL Management & Operational Partnership  Serve as the primary operational liaison between Princess Polly and third-party logistics providers. Ensure 3PL partners have the tools, resources, forecasting, and information required to successfully execute fulfillment, inventory management, returns processing, and retail support activities. Monitor and manage 3PL performance against SLAs, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving corrective actions where necessary. Lead regular operational reviews with 3PL partners to address performance, capacity planning, process improvements, and business readiness. Support scalability initiatives to ensure operational continuity during periods of rapid growth and increased demand. Inventory Management & Retail Operations Support  Partner with Planning, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate inventory flow and replenishment strategies. Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, discrepancy resolution, and process controls. Oversee retail fulfillment activities, ensuring timely and accurate store allocations and replenishments. Manage inventory-related issues and collaborate with internal teams and 3PL partners to resolve discrepancies efficiently. Ensure returns are processed accurately and within established service standards. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence  Continuously evaluate workflows, labor utilization, space optimization, and operational procedures to identify improvement opportunities. Develop and implement scalable processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and service performance. Establish reporting structures and operational metrics that provide visibility into k