Warehouse Manager

Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager provides materials, equipment, and supplies by directing, receiving, and warehousing, as well as through distribution services.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain receiving, warehouse, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, and local warehousing, materials handling, and shipping requirements by staying abreast of existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with data storage system.

• Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts, inspecting equipment, and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

• Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.

• Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, providing orientation, and training employees.

• In conjunction with the controller/human resources director; coach, counsel, and discipline employees, as well as plan, monitor and appraise job results.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Drive motor vehicle as needed.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Independent Decision-Making

Make routine job-related decisions.

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position is supervised by the Store/Market Manager. This position supervises Warehouse Assistants.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands of this position require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Requires near vision to write and read printed materials and computer screens. Requires hearing and speaking to exchange information on the telephone or in person. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be able to use carts, ladders, dollies, and stools to assist in moving or shelving items. Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers may also be required. Requires the ability to operate a vehicle safely. Requires the ability to climb a flight of stairs. Additionally, the employee must be able to communicate by oral and written means in an appropriate business manner and have cognitive skills to understand instructions, readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Big Ray’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to the applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with qualified physical and mental disabilities.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a dynamic, small business setting with the offices located on the second floor of a retail store. The employee will occasionally be on the retail floor among clothing and related fixtures or in the warehouse among boxes of clothing and financial records. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Job Qualifications

The following are required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in retail, including inventory control.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Experience in comprehensive planning processes.
• Proficient in the use of technology needed to complete job tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• High degree of professionalism in all modes of communication, attitude and teamwork with business partners, team, peers, and management.

The following are preferred:

• General business experience.
• Merchandise buyer experience.
• Experience managing a group of people.

Additional job information

This position requires regular attendance in accordance with established schedule as this is the most common time to conduct business with customers, vendors and employees. Employees must also possess the following abilities:

• Ability to adhere to safety rules and other reasonable regulations pertaining to the position.

• Ability to refrain from violence.

• Ability to work in cooperation with other workers within the company.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• retail: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24