Logistics and Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse and Logistics Manager

About CORE:

CORE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build sustained, community-based response programs to natural disasters.

In response to the southern California wildfire, CORE provides free Non-Food Items (NFI) to the victims, Logistical Support to local government, Cash assistance, and many other critical services.

This is accomplished through maintaining strategic partnerships with local health agencies and community-based organizations to reach high-risk populations in vulnerable areas.

Job Summary:

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will oversee all aspects of CORE California's warehousing and inventory systems, including managing and executing Warehousing Standards and Procedures, overseeing inventory management systems, optimizing warehouse layout, and handling the reception and distribution of goods and materials.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and distribution of goods.
• Strategically optimize warehouse layout and space utilization, including shelving, racking, and binning systems, while ensuring accessibility and safety standards are met.
• Track, control, and meticulously organize inventory levels to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and take corrective actions when discrepancies arise.
• Promptly address and resolve any inventory-related issues or complaints.
• Schedule and coordinate inventory transportation to operational sites.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as IT, Programs and National Logistics, to meet specific requirements for order fulfillment.
• Hire, train, and supervise personnel, including a logistics associate and warehouse personnel.
• Assign tasks, set performance expectations, and monitor team performance of direct reports.
• Enforce comprehensive safety policies and procedures within the warehouse to maintain a secure working environment.
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Provide logistical support and coordination for emergency response operations, ensuring timely deployment of resources and supplies to disaster-affected areas.
• Implement and enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct regular safety inspections, provide training to warehouse staff on safe operating practices, and address any potential hazards or incidents promptly.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary measures to maintain compliance.
• Work closely with CORE's Global Logistics Managers to implement CORE's warehouse management systems.
• Work closely with CORE's Global Procurement Manager to support procurement activities.

Scope and Travel:

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager will work closely with warehouse staff, including a Logistics Associate and Warehouse Supervisor, and may travel optionally for disaster responses.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• Proficiency in English is necessary.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in Warehouse/Inventory Management or related field.
• Experience creating warehousing and inventory plans and SOPs.

Skills:

• Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies or when rapid response is needed.
• Available Full-Time, 40 hours a week.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds of inventory materials.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
• Strong multi-tasking project management ability.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, employment, education verifications, and child abuse registry check (if required by state regulations).