Warehouse Optimization Manager

Our client is hiring a Warehouse Optimization Manager to play a key role in establishing and executing inventory slotting strategies across current and future fulfillment sites. This position is critical to ensuring products are strategically placed within storage and automation systems to support efficient receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping operations.

As a core member of the site operations team, this role will collaborate closely with inventory control, warehouse operations, WMS integrators, automation system teams, and planning groups to build scalable slotting procedures and best practices.

• Create, review, and execute slotting plans, including location assignments, storage parameters, product-to-slot mapping, and automation vs. conventional storage decisions
• Coordinate and communicate inventory moves (cases, pallets, containers) with warehouse operations leadership to ensure accurate placement
• Update WMS and automation systems with slotting and location data, ensuring system records align with physical inventory
• Optimize slotting and technology locations based on product velocity, size, weight, packaging, pick frequency, customer requirements, and safety considerations
• Re-slot or relocate inventory in response to demand shifts, SKU changes, or operational improvements
• Partner with fulfillment and picking teams to evaluate workflows and ensure slot locations support efficient order execution
• Conduct regular audits of slot locations to verify accuracy, labeling, barcodes, and system alignment; resolve discrepancies with inventory control teams
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety within slotting areas, ensuring aisles, signage, floor markings, and equipment storage meet standards
• Comply with safety, quality, and performance standards, including PPE usage and safe equipment operation
• Support additional warehouse activities as needed, including cycle counts, replenishment, inbound receiving, and shipping preparation

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in warehouse slotting, inventory management, or material handling supervision within a distribution or fulfillment environment
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment; forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in both physical placement and system updates
• Ability to interpret slotting plans, warehouse layouts, and diagrams and translate them into operational execution
• Physically capable of performing warehouse work, including lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, bending, climbing, and maneuvering pallets
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Working knowledge of WMS platforms, RF scanning, warehouse technology, and basic Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required

• Experience working in automated or robotics-enabled warehouse environments
• Knowledge of lean practices, process improvement, or warehouse optimization methodologies