Retail Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a high-caliber Retail Warehouse Manager to oversee our logistics and distribution operations. This role is designed for a strategic leader with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in multi-channel retail fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, and outbound shipping for a high-volume retail environment.
• Multi-Channel Distribution: Execute seamless shipping strategies tailored to diverse retail partners, ranging from Big Box retailers with centralized Distribution Centers (DCs) to specialized individual dealers .
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all shipments strictly adhere to specific retailer routing guides , labeling requirements, and palletization standards to eliminate chargebacks.
• Systems Management: Oversee the integration and daily use of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems to manage purchase orders, advanced shipping notices (ASNs), and invoicing.
• Inventory Accuracy: Maintain a 4.0-index level of precision (99%+) in inventory counts through robust cycle counting and WMS management.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a warehouse management role specifically focused on retail distribution.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with SPS Commerce or similar EDI platforms is mandatory. You must understand how to navigate the digital handshake between supplier and retailer.
• Logistics Knowledge: Proven track record of managing high-volume outbound freight, including LTL (Less Than Truckload) , FTL, and small parcel shipping.
• Process Improvement: Experience implementing lean warehouse practices to increase throughput and reduce fulfillment lead times.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) implementation or optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to report on KPIs such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and order accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with sales teams, retail buyers, and freight carriers.