AVP, Warehouse Operations at Sotheby's in New York, NY

Job description

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City. THE ROLE The AVP, Gantry Warehouse Operations is responsible for the overall operation of Gantry and for ensuring the safe, efficient and timely handling, movement, storage and release of property across the site. The role provides visible day-to-day leadership to the warehouse operation, setting priorities across receiving, storage, shuttle and cross-dock activity, packing, client collection and outbound movement, while coordinating property flow and shared handling resources across the building. As Gantry has grown in volume and complexity, it has become a critical operating hub supporting the broader New York property lifecycle, including increasingly frequent movement between Gantry and the Breuer. The AVP will ensure the site operates as one coordinated end-to-end warehouse, with clear priorities, effective use of space and labor, strong property-protection standards and consistent operating discipline. The role requires a strong combination of warehouse and logistics leadership, people management and operational judgment. The AVP will lead and develop the onsite management and handling teams, proactively resolve operational issues, maximize warehouse capacity and work closely with Central Planning & Logistics, Photography, Exhibitions, Client Experience, Seller Operations, Facilities, Security and Risk Management to ensure smooth execution across the property lifecycle. The AVP will also lead the implementation and ongoing governance of the Gantry space and workflow redesign, ensuring improvements to layout, staging, storage, safety and property flow are successfully embedded into the day-to-day operation. RESPONSIBILITIES Own the day-to-day operation and overall condition of Gantry, including property flow, labor deployment, space utilization, safety, housekeeping and operating performance. Establish building-wide operating priorities and resolve congestion, space conflicts and competing demands across functional areas. Own day-to-day space utilization, staging, storage allocation and warehouse capacity execution. Establish and enforce consistent standards for property handling, high-value and fragile property, staging, storage, cart movement and end-of-shift reset. Strengthen employee management through labor planning, coaching, performance management, training and clearer supervisor routines. Work closely with Receiving, Central Planning & Logistics, Photography and other functional teams operating within Gantry to coordinate property flow, shared labor, staging and site priorities while maintaining clear functional ownership. Execute operational plans developed in partnership with Warehouse Planning & Logistics, providing operational feedback, resource requirements and execution updates to support future planning and readiness activities in particular Marquee and property movement related to Capital Projects. Partner with Photography to ensure property moves efficiently through the studios while maintaining clear ownership of shared space, staging and handling resources. Partner with Facilities, Security and Risk Management on floor condition, CCTV coverage, equipment, emergency ac