Pros
Great peers and team dynamic. Autonomy (with the right manager). Hybrid location model. Exposure to all aspects Ecom and Supply Chain. Multiple Channel selling build knowledge base for future. Competitive advantages in specific areas make role easier.
Cons
Leadership’s inability to learn from mistakes caused mass layoffs twice in three years. Far too reliant on top 3 vendors. Their success sinks or swims the entire operation. ‘High Achievers’ are determined by manager preference and not by numbers. Poor communication on organizational health until it’s too late. No individual bonuses. All tied to company/divisional metrics that. All bonuses give in watered down options that only matter if you last until/after an IPO. Unrealistic growth potential. Not everyone can be a manager but they’ll sure tell you that’s the path you’re on. Too many levels of approval/no open to buy. No less than 5-6 people have to approve a single order. Very silo’d responsibilities. Beat up vendors on costs and terms. And do it again next month. And again next month. Very little Merchant activities these days.