Warehouse Manager

Position Description General Summary

Plan, Direct, and Coordinate the day-to-day operations of Preferred Supply
- Low Country Operations Center. Manage staff to include those working in the Warehouse and Inside Sales Department. Ensure that materials are at appropriate levels such as to meet the expectations and needs of our clients. Communicate with Group Manager & Stock Procurement Specialist concerning any discrepancies or needed additions to inventory for consideration. Develop and nurture key customer accounts while continuously improving our level of support & knowledge.

Monitor and improve the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of the Low Country Operation.

• Coordinate, manage and monitor the operations of the various departments in the organization to include warehousing and inside sales support.
• Oversee distribution of goods, and facility layout.
• Ensure that regular cycle counts are performed to maintain accurate inventory and high off shelf availability.
• Purchase and manage the outsourced repair of all safety and survey equipment.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
• Ensure that all operations are accomplished in a correct, cost effective, and timely manner in alignment with company objectives and organizational well-being.
• HR - Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor/ evaluate performance, along with staffing requirements and hire new employees as needed with guidance from Group Manager.
• Conduct annual employee and wage reviews with assistance from Group Manager.
• Assist in development and management of the operations budget.
• Review invoices and statements to correct discrepancies before forwarding to AR/AP.
• Coordinate with upper management in development of strategic plans for operational activity.
• Implement and manage operational plans.
• Work in a safe manner, recognize and correct hazards within the warehouse/yard, and comply with all safety requirements.

• Maintain and Improve the existing procedures of all outgoing and incoming product/materials.
• Research new technologies and alternative methods to increase efficiencies.
• Oversee inventory, in/out product from yard and maintain in a clean and organized fashion.
• Assist with the implementation of a warehouse management software when applicable.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, customer service and leadership skills
• Frugal (Driven to save), strong business acumen
• Intelligent, thinks logically and critically, strong analytical ability
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Make sound decisions, problem solve, prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of the legal requirements of operating a warehouse
• People management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate others, delegate work and explain ideas
• Strong technical skills, particularly database management and spreadsheets
• Industry relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Ability to work under and meet deadlines

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• High School Diploma / GED
  - Required
• Associates in business/business management or 5-10 years of relevant industry experience

• Computer Skills (typing, email, internet, MS Office / Excel) - Required
• Valid driver's license

• Indoors
  - Frequently
• Outdoors
  - Frequently
• Temperatures
  - Seasonal
• Loud Noise
  - Infrequently
• Forty to Fifty-hour work weeks
  - Frequently

• OSHA 10-Hour Certification
  - Required

• Lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 pounds
• Standing for long periods of time
• Driving for short and/or long periods of time
• Frequent climbing and leaning

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