Senior Warehouse Manager

Senior Warehouse Inventory Manager

We are immediately hiring a Senior Warehouse Inventory Manager in Edwardsville, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation's biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

We are seeking an experienced Senior Warehouse Inventory Manager to lead inventory operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, optimizing warehouse processes, maintaining strong inventory controls, and driving operational excellence across the facility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing large-scale inventory programs, leading warehouse teams, analyzing inventory performance metrics, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that reduce shrinkage, improve cycle count accuracy, and enhance overall operational efficiency. Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory auditing, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, transportation, procurement, and finance teams is essential.

Seeking a high-level manager with leadership responsibility within a distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain environment. We are looking for a strategic yet hands-on leader who is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to achieving operational excellence. Strong communication skills, the ability to develop and mentor teams, and a passion for process improvement are critical to success in this role.

The Senior Manager Logistics provides leadership for the Distribution Center and supervisors, who are directly responsible for turnkey warehousing and transportation solutions. The incumbent will have and maintain high level interface directly with the customer on a regular basis.

Essential Functions:

• Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation.
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
• Hire, supervise, develop and manage performance for employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).
• Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required.
• May manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization.
• Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, analytical, and computer skills
• Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment
• Ability to effectively manage Profit & Loss statements may be necessary depending on the complexity and scope of the operation (preferred)
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications:

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
• Three (3) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred
• One (1) year or more customer interaction preferred

DOT Regulated: No

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