The Warehouse Manager is responsible for planning, directing and monitoring the warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and tools return.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plans and directs the work activities of warehouse operations including receiving, picking, shipping, delivery and inventory control.
- Plan, direct and monitor the transport activities ensuring goods and materials are transported safely, compliantly and cost-effectively.
- Manage the day-to-day activities including developing schedules, methods and routes; analyzing cost and metrics; and coordinating customs clearances and permits.
- Analyze inventory levels and material demand to ensure material availability and minimize inventory costs in alignment with business strategy.
- Lead and manage annual full physical inventory.
- Work closely with the Customer Service department to coordinate transport and distribution schedules with current and anticipated orders/demands.
- Negotiate transportation rates with carriers and third-party services, and monitors expected results.
- Analyze and report the financial impact of proposed logistical changes such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
- Drive continuous improvement to safety, quality, cost and delivery while growing and expanding capabilities within the warehouse.
- Oversee the hiring, training and performance management of assigned personnel.
- Ensure compliance with regulations relating to domestic and international transportation and logistics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, supply chain, transportation or another relevant field required.
- Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
- 8+ years of management experience in warehouse operations or logistics in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in domestic and international shipping and distribution.
- Demonstrated organizational and management experience, including process improvement techniques.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, business planning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to set goals, create plans, implement and measure results.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team building skills and the proven ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.