Head Of Warehouse and Inventory

Key Accountabilities:

The successful warehouse & inventory manager must possess a blend of organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication. These skills are integral to managing inventory, leading staff, and ensuring smooth warehouse operations.

• manage inventory levels
• organize storage
• oversee shipping and receiving
• implement safety protocols
• ensure timely deliveries
• manage warehouse staff

Experience:

• Receiving and Inspection. Receiving Process: Unloading, Inspecting, and Verifying Shipments.
• Receiving Process.
• Put-Away.
• Picking Process.
• Packing.
• Dispatching.
• Returns.
• Value-Adding in Warehouse Management Systems.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eight or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
• Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal
• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in logistics or supply chain management

Key Skills:

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
• Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations

Functional Competencies:

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention
• Oversee and manage logistics for transporting products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages

*NB: All applicants CVS will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email / mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff . If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*