Area Manager - Graduate Program

Lead and develop a team of 20–50 associates and a frontline supervisor, ensuring high performance and accountability

Drive adherence to operational standards including 5S, labor planning, and process consistency

Analyze recovery value metrics, product disposition decisions, and liquidation outcomes

Improve tools, backend configurations, questionnaires, and workflows to increase associate efficiency

Serve as the subject matter expert for processes across the warehouse network

Balance hands-on operational execution with strategic process improvement initiatives

Bachelor’s degree completed by December 2026 or May 2027

Interest in building a career in Operations or Supply Chain Management

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive measurable financial impact

Experience building or improving tools, systems, and workflows

Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or developing environments

Strong communication and partnership skills across cross-functional and external stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Suite

Flexible mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Warehouse, internship, or warehouse management system (WMS) experience is a plus, not required

Consistent execution of operational standards with measurable improvements in recovery value

High team engagement, accountability, and performance across shifts

Continuous process improvements that drive financial and operational impact

Effective collaboration with liquidation partners and internal stakeholders

Ownership mindset—following through on initiatives from concept to implementation

This role is the first step on a clear path into the full Area Manager role, then Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager and General Manager. You will move into the full Area Manager role when you meet progression criteria. Training includes site onboarding, leadership sessions and a mentor Area Manager.

Why should I work at Pattern? Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in ecommerce. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and balance our lives too. Benefits include:

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Casual dress code

Competitive pay

Health, vision and dental insurance

401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% of eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2%