Warehouse Manager

Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Purpose:

Manages and supervises personnel and business activities of the Warehouse under guidance of the General Manager and Deputy General Manager.  Responsible for overseeing all Warehouse functions including:  receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, customer service, purchasing, P&L, budgeting, safety & security, coordinate with sales, operations planning, information systems and Administration to ensure proper staffing and the ability to handle daily customer demand on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement the functional target and plan based on branch/department target and plan.
• Directs the efficient and cost-effective lay-out, organization and operation of the warehouse
• Manages inbound activities related to the receipt and storage of goods, inventory management and claims.
• Manages outbound activities related to order filling, pick pack, stock replenishment and shipping.
• Responsible for budgeting, customer service, facility and equipment operation.
• Administers overall inventory management, productivity, accuracy and loss prevention to ensure that customer requirements are met.
• Ensures the security and safety of the personnel and facility.
• Effective communicator, written and verbal with diverse workforce and customer groups.
• Creates and maintains positive work environment for all employees
• Manage all personnel activities within the department
• Ensure all levels of the department are in compliance with company policies
• Hires, supervises trains and manages performance of Warehouse employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Warehousing/Distribution and/or Business Administration
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in Logistics Management and 5 to 10 total years in Logistics and/or Business Administration
• Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership in managing warehouse
• Knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation systems
• Strong working knowledge of automated inventory control and warehouse management systems
• System knowledge of Rewards

Organization Relationships:

 This position will interact with all levels of employees at the branch, including colleagues, leadership staff, and office personnel.

Work Environment:

• This position will require standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and carrying heavy objects repeatedly.
• Warehouse environment may be noisy and subject to varying temperatures.

Salary Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
• Generous Vacation and Sick time.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000