Warehouse Manager

Administrative - professional-technical - manager

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start date

open date 02/10/2026

closing date

warehouse manager
summary description

the warehouse manager position will supervise and coordinate all functions of the district warehouse operations and activities of employees engaged in receiving, storing, order-filling, inventory management, surplus inventory, cycle counting, and shipping/distributing supplies and equipment. The incumbent performs related work as required. This position is part of the business and finance department.
essential duties/responsibilites

operational planning & process improvement

• develops and continually improves procedures to:
• expedite workflows
• achieving maximum warehouse efficiency
• provide excellent customer service to district schools and departments
• organizes effective use of warehouse space for receiving and storing supplies and equipment.
• establishes proper storage and handling procedures.
• implements process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse operations.
• writes and implements new procedures as needed and continuously updates existing procedures to support ongoing improvement.
• develops and presents an annual department report to the board of trustees.

inventory management & control

• establishes, implements, and oversees a regular cycle-counting system to ensure accurate inventory.
• oversees, organizes, and conducts periodic inventory of all warehouse items.
• performs perpetual and periodic inventory; maintains accurate computer-based inventory records.
• works with the purchasing department to set minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• oversees the rotation of stock and monitors inventory levels.
• verifies count and condition of items received; records items with identifying information.
• prepares shortage and damage claims.
• experienced in developing, implementing, and overseeing a cycle-counting program to ensure inventory accuracy.
• accountable for managing inventory to:
• increase inventory turns
• improve inventory accuracy
• maintain high fill rates and on-time delivery

receiving, storage & distribution

• supervises and assists with receiving and storing shipments from vendors.
• inspecting incoming shipments.
• receives and verifies receiving and requisition orders.
• supervises the filling of requisitioned items from stock.
• prepares and assists in loading items for shipment and delivery.
• expedites special orders and ensures delivery of requested items.
• determines delivery routes and updates routes periodically.
• schedules:
• work shifts
• outbound delivery routes
• inbound deliveries from vendors

staff supervision & leadership

• plans, allocates, and directs staff activities involving material-handling equipment such as:
• forklifts
• pallet jacks
• light trucks
• assigns duties and examines work for adherence to policies and procedures.
• interprets district policies to staff and enforces safety regulations.
• interviews, recommends candidates for selection, and trains (or ensures training of) new employees.
• prepares and administers employee evaluations.
• recommends personnel actions including:
• promotions
• advancement training
• discharges
• disciplinary measures
• responsible for personnel time reporting and maintaining personnel records.

recordkeeping & documentation

• directs employees performing recordkeeping for:
• damaged goods
• inventory
• route and delivery documentation
• item shortages
• vehicle inspections
• verifies and prepares records including routing slips and requisitions.

communication & collaboration

• communicates regularly with the purchasing department regarding:
• late orders
• out-of-stock items
• damaged items
• investigates and resolves complaints from:
• school personnel
• district personnel
• workers
• vendors
• other concerned parties

maintenance & safety oversight

• ensures proper maintenance of warehouse tools, equipment, and facilities.
• enforces safety regulations and ensures proper handling of equipment.

budget oversight

• manages the warehouse budget.
• oversees periodic physical inventories in alignment with budget and operational needs.

additional specialized responsibilities

• accountable for managing overall inventory to:
• increase inventory turns
• increase inventory accuracy
• maintain high fill rates and on-time delivery to customers.
• implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse operations.
• writes and implements new procedures as necessary; continually updates and improves existing procedures to maintain a continuous cycle of improvement.

qualifications

education/experience: any combination equivalent to education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and experience would be:

education: high school diploma or equivalent.

experience: three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible warehousing, inventory management, or supply management experience, supervisory experience of two (2) years preferred.

licenses/certificates: possession of or ability to obtain a valid nevada state driver license, with a driving record acceptable to the…