Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager - Cosmetics Company

Position Summary


The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations within a cosmetics distribution or manufacturing environment. This includes managing inventory of beauty and personal care products, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, maintaining product quality standards, and leading warehouse staff in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting. This role is critical in ensuring products are stored, handled, and shipped in compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of cosmetic products
• Ensure proper handling of beauty and personal care items to maintain product integrity (fragile, temperature-sensitive, or regulated items)
• Manage inventory accuracy, including batch tracking, lot control, and expiration date monitoring
• Supervise, train, and schedule warehouse associates and leads
• Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards specific to cosmetic products
• Coordinate inbound shipments from manufacturers and outbound shipments to retailers, e-commerce, and distribution partners
• Monitor order accuracy, fulfillment speed, and productivity metrics
• Conduct cycle counts and full inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize shrinkage
• Ensure proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, organization) for cosmetic inventory
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and quality control teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, or damages
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-7 years of warehouse experience, preferably in cosmetics, beauty, personal care, or consumer goods
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience with inventory systems (WMS preferred) and lot tracking
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain
• Strong attention to detail (critical for cosmetic SKU accuracy and labeling)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-SKU environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in cosmetics, skincare, or fragrance distribution
• Knowledge of FDA or cosmetic labeling/handling standards (a plus)
• Experience with e-commerce fulfillment (Amazon, Shopify, retail distribution)
• Lean/continuous improvement experience
• Strong Excel and reporting skills

Work Environment

• Warehouse/distribution center environment with beauty and personal care products
• May involve standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and operating equipment
• Fast-paced environment with high SKU variety and frequent order turnover
• Occasional extended hours during peak shipping periods or product launches