Distribution Receiving Lead

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for directing receiving personnel while accurately accounting for inventory being unloaded, received, and moved to distribution storage locations within 24 hours or less. This individual is responsible for releasing presell transfer orders as well as the execution of intercompany transfer orders used to move allocate inventory to retail locations. All systemic and physical transactions are time sensitive and must be handled in unison.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for directing the activities of the receiving employees within the department
• Responsible for managing receipt of inventory into Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Ensure accurate receipt of inventory based off packing slips and POs generated by WMS
• Read packing slips and verify the inventory sent is associated with a purchase order in WMS
• Responsible for quality checks on inventory coming in from vendors
• Identify product discrepancies and proactively resolve issues relating to the inventory inbound
• Accurately verify that all piece counts on Purchase Orders, Packing Slips and the actual product match
• Perform tasks related to shipping and transportation of orders; perform all functions of cargo handling including, but not limited to: processing, loading, and off-loading freight. 
• Sending receiving reports, scanning packing slip and BOLs, and organize and store packing slips and BOLs.
• Must be able to coordinate with other departments to ensure that inventory is being received in a manner that is sufficient to the needs of the company.
• Offload freight and receive in inventory.
• Coordinate the transfer of inventory into the various warehouses
• Coordinate with the various aspects of the receiving process so that each item goes through the proper functions.
• Sorts, groups, dimensionalize, and labels freight using necessary equipment
• Participates in the 5S Program
• Be accountable and responsible for the proper use and care of company equipment (forklift, scissor lift, etc.)
• Understands, follows, and enforces the Supply Chain Philosophy, and has a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes
• Ensures the security of the property by adhering to protection and access policies and procedures, and lock up procedures
• Adhere to SOP
• Possibly asked to perform various tasks throughout the warehouse as needed by management 
• Ensure the receiving area is maintained for cleanliness and safety
• All other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly and timely with quality output at all times
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Microsoft Office, Hand held scanners a plus
• Working knowledge of pallet jack and/or forklift certified a plus
• Versatile and able to work all areas of the warehouse operation based on the needs of the organization
• Math Skills: Receiving associates will be using basic math to add incoming inventory
• Ability to manage and perform multiple tasks and duties at the same time
• Dependable, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management Skills, Safety Awareness
• Maintain professionalism at all times
• Career driven with a desire to grow with the company
• Maintains a positive attitude, is goal driven and focused on the betterment and overall strategic picture of organization
• A good team player with the ability to take direction and follow through on tasks
• Maintain confidentiality as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an operational warehouse environment. Specific job assignments may require day, evening, weekend or holiday hours. Overtime may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, twisting, bending, seeing, stooping, balancing, hearing. Team members will be lifting objects weighing from less than 20 pounds to 60 pounds. 

DIRECT REPORTS

Not Applicable

Must be at least 18 years old.

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.