Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, inventory management, product organization, and the efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. This position will have a strong focus on inventory accuracy, warehouse slot management, space utilization, and operational efficiency. This role sits onsite Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays, regular business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily warehouse operations including receiving, put away, storage, picking, staging, and shipping
• Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels throughout the warehouse
• Develop and maintain effective warehouse slotting strategies based on product velocity, size, weight, demand, and operational requirements
• Regularly evaluate and adjust warehouse locations to maximize space utilization and improve picking efficiency
• Establish and maintain organized inventory locations and ensure products are stored appropriately
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and system records
• Oversee cycle counting programs, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation processes
• Identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all inventory transactions are accurately recorded within the warehouse management or inventory system
• Monitor receiving processes to ensure incoming inventory is properly counted, inspected, labeled, and put away
• Oversee order fulfillment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping activities
• Establish warehouse procedures and processes designed to improve accuracy, productivity, and efficiency
• Monitor warehouse capacity and proactively plan for changing inventory levels and business needs
• Maintain clear organization and labeling throughout the warehouse
• Track inventory movement and identify slow moving, excess, obsolete, or frequently shorted inventory
• Partner with purchasing, operations, sales, and other departments to ensure inventory availability and accuracy
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics including inventory accuracy, order accuracy, productivity, space utilization, and turnaround times
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory loss, damage, waste, and unnecessary handling
• Ensure proper handling and storage of materials and products
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment
• Ensure employees follow established safety procedures and company policies
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop warehouse employees
• Establish performance expectations and hold team members accountable for productivity, accuracy, and quality
• Coordinate staffing and workflow based on daily and anticipated warehouse requirements
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and implementation of new warehouse systems or technologies
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and applicable safety and operational requirements

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of warehouse, distribution, or inventory management experience
• Previous experience in a Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Manager, or similar leadership role
• Strong experience with inventory control and inventory accuracy
• Hands on experience with warehouse slot management and optimization
• Strong understanding of warehouse layout, product placement, space utilization, and material flow
• Experience managing cycle counts and physical inventory reconciliations
• Experience using a Warehouse Management System, ERP, or inventory management system
• Strong understanding of receiving, put away, picking, staging, and shipping processes
• Proven ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and problem solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to analyze inventory and warehouse data and use it to improve operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience redesigning or optimizing warehouse layouts
• Experience implementing or improving warehouse slotting programs
• Experience working with high volume or SKU intensive inventory environments
• Experience implementing inventory control procedures and cycle count programs
• Familiarity with barcode scanning, RF technology, and warehouse management systems
• Experience identifying slow moving and obsolete inventory
• Experience with warehouse KPIs and operational reporting
• Previous experience leading warehouse process improvement initiatives

Key Competencies

• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Slotting
• Inventory Accuracy
• Warehouse Operations
• Space Optimization
• Cycle Counting
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Organization
• Attention to Details