Area Manager - Graduate Program

Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilizing more than 46 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimizes and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfillment, pricing, forecasting and customer service.

Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern’s ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces—including Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit pattern.com or email [email protected].

Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies headquartered in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies by Inc. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces®

We are looking for Area Managers to lead teams of associates on the floor of our Pennsylvania warehouse, driving quality, productivity and accuracy. These are full-time, onsite roles built for new graduates, with a defined path into the full Area Manager role as you build experience. You will learn the operation from the floor up, with training, a host mentor and real ownership of results from the start.

Location: Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time, onsite

Shift Options (subject to availability):

Front-half days: Sun-Wed 7:00am-5:30pm

Back-half days: Thur-Sat 6:00am-6:30pm

Start: Right after graduation: December 2026 grads and May 2027 grads

What is a day in the life of a JOB TITLE?

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

What will I need to thrive in this role?

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

What does high performance look like?

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

What is my potential for career growth?

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%