Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Description

Directs and coordinate activities of material handlers, drivers, and other warehouse workers engaged in all areas of safety practice, shipping, receiving, inventory control and general warehouse operations. Will also have hands on responsibilities and be required to perform the above as needed.

• Plans pickup and delivery schedules for truck drivers.
• Assists Branch Manager in recruiting, hiring, promoting, training, and evaluating branch operations personnel; listens to employees and creates a positive working atmosphere in the branch; takes disciplinary action when necessary.
• Monitors branch inventory levels for all product lines; coordinates with branch manager, sales personnel and purchasing support staff.
• Answers inquiries on types of service offered, schedules, and areas serviced.
• Oversees the shipment of all outbound freight to ensure accuracy and sound loading practices for customer deliveries and transfer shipments.
• Directs and oversees the receiving of all inbound freight to ensure accuracy and proper placement of product; creates receiving Advanced Shipping Notifications, enters information into the computer.
• Files receiving paperwork.
• Performs receiving, verifying, and checking delivered material and restocking.
• Picking orders, palletizing orders, staging orders, loading trucks, unloading trucks, operating sit down and standup forklifts.
• Uses automated WMS RF scanning device.
• Prepares UPS and LTL shipments, entering shipping information into World Ship and Cerasis programs.
• Makes inventory adjustments to reflect accuracy of inventory.
• Assists Branch Manager in monitoring accurate record of hours worked by all operations personnel, including PTO days.
• Maintains and promotes a clean, neat, and safe workplace.
• Purchases local miscellaneous items for warehouse use, as needed, in accordance with established budgetary considerations.
• Develops and maintains damage/scrap inventory list and inventory for warehouse use and reports accordingly to Branch Manager.
• Works with the Branch Manager to establish staffing schedules.
• Coordinates inter-company transfers.

Oversees warehouse and delivery operations. Required to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include working with the Branch Manager in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complains and resolving problems.

Some college preferred and 2-3 years warehouse management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Forklift certification required. Must be able to successfully complete a forklift safety training and operation course.

• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and coaching ability.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.
• Ability to step into any position within the warehouse department if needed.
• Ability to interpret operational data.
• Familiarity with inventory control.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Understanding of OSHA and other safety regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate well with others and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a high energy, fast paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledgeable with WMS (Command Center/RF scanners).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is…