Warehouse Manager- Memphis Electronics

Position Summary:

The warehouse manager is responsible for developing, planning, guiding, and controlling the activities associated with the storage and flow of material through Operations. This will involve managing the Materials Handling Team(s) in all aspects to ensure complete customer satisfaction in terms of the timely receipt, storage, and distribution of materials. Developing solutions to a variety of complex problems providing leadership to subordinates in achieving organizational business objectives and individual deliverables according to company policies and guidelines. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Ensures all customer KPI’s and metrics for warehouse activities are met.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment. Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Directs salvage of damaged or used material.
• Plans, organizes, and controls for all Warehouse operations.
• Establishes development plans to optimize skills sets through cross-training.
• Ensures that workplace’s health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.
• Implements cost reduction principle in all aspects of warehouse transactions and activities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/ Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain or related subject.
• 5 years of Management experience in a warehouse;
• Experience working in a repair, manufacturing or distribution environment is required.
• Experience meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; and working in problem and change management environments.
• Previous background of managing a customer services organization is preferable, with sound knowledge.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal:

• Self-Starter
• Intrinsic motivation
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Conceptual, strategic thinker

• Energy, ambition and drive to succeed - “Makes things happen”
• Hands on
• Accustomed to achieving results through people
• Good coaching & facilitation skills
• Change agent
• Excellent communication skills in writing and verbally