Warehouse Inbound Manager

• Report directly to the Warehouse Operations Manager
• Manage 4–5 direct reports and oversee 40–50 team members
• Oversee all inbound activity within the warehouse
• Receive, analyze, and react to daily status reports across inbound distribution center functional areas
• Review departmental and individual metrics to identify and improve performance
• Adjust, analyze, and audit processes to increase efficiency and productivity
• Ensure receiving processes are efficient and accurate
• Oversee purchase order reconciliation and analyze receiving overages and shortages
• Work with purchasing to develop procedures for unloading vendor orders and stocking shelves
• Ensure trucks/trailers are efficiently and accurately unloaded
• Ensure dock-to-stock for most lines within 72 hours
• Formulate and enforce stocking goals for warehouse areas/zones
• Ensure inventory is accurately and timely stocked to fulfill customer needs
• Lead and supervise departmental supervisors
• Adjust staffing across multifunctional platforms when timelines are at risk
• Plan staffing and workflow according to changing market conditions
• Review and maintain departmental budgets, control operating expenses, and project future expenditures
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the warehouse
• Ensure safety and compliance practices meet DOT and OSHA standards
• Administer and enforce 5S warehouse principles
• Communicate frequently with warehouse and executive-level management
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and high volume, time sensitive distribution required
• Demonstrated management and team building experience
• Experience with WMS/inventory management systems, RF technology and conveyor technology
• Experience in internet e-fulfillment is a plus
• Ability to multi-task and adjust to dynamic order flow fluctuations
• Self-starter with ability to identify production delays and proactively take action
• Experience tracking metrics, including inbound/outbound productivity KPIs
• Knowledge of automotive parts preferred
• HS diploma required
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Clean/valid driver’s license preferred
• Forklift, Hazmat and OSHA Certifications preferred, required upon hire
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 10 hours
• Ability to squat, bend, reach, and safely climb/descend stairs where applicable
• Ability to operate powered equipment such as forklifts and cherry pickers
• Ability to maintain and promote workplace safety
• Ability to secure and transfer cash or other assets

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management and logistics, with a strong focus on high-volume, time-sensitive distribution. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize warehouse processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Expertise
• WMS/Inventory Management Systems
• Team Building Experience
• OSHA Certification

• Inbound Distribution Management
• Performance Metrics Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Purchase Order Reconciliation
• Inventory Management
• KPI Tracking
• Forklift Operation
• Hazmat Handling
• Conveyor Technology
• E-Fulfillment Experience

• Self-Starter
• Multi-Tasking
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Leadership

• Forklift Certification
• Hazmat Certification
• OSHA Certification

• Automotive Parts Knowledge
• Warehouse Safety
• DOT Compliance
• Budget Management
• Dynamic Order Flow Management

• RF Technology
• Powered Equipment
• 5S Principles