Warehouse Inbound Manager

VP Supply Corp is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies. With over 350 employees and 16 locations spanning New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Florida, we bring over 60 years of industry expertise and innovation. Our motto, Pain-Free Construction and Renovations, reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions.

Our Warehouse department is seeking to hire a Warehouse Inbound Manager with at least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience to join our Syracuse branch.

As an essential business, our warehouse team is continuing to expand to meet the growing demands of our customers. The receiving lead is a team leader who oversees operations at ground level, making sure that the rest of the team is accurately receiving and storing items from inbound shipments.

We are looking for high performers who are forward-looking, innovative, enthusiastic, and ambitious team players. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities :

• Manage receiving team members and oversee warehouse receiving processes.
• Assess team staffing needs and participate in interviews / hiring process.
• Conduct quarterly check-in reviews to receiving team members and provide constructive feedback, as needed.
• Handle disciplinary actions for receiving team members and complete required internal paperwork, as needed.
• Inspect product deliveries for damages and ascertain product is within specification of internal Purchase Order.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, document, and store shipments.
• Oversee data system for storage and tracking of goods and shipments.
• Communicate with suppliers, receivers, and staff for smooth shipment.
• Stage loading and unloading areas with appropriate equipment, materials, and space.
• Oversee receiving and other warehouse processes and personnel to make sure work meets quality standards and is performed according to established procedures.
• Provide training of current and new employees in all appropriate procedures and processes required to complete work assignments.
• Provide daily work assignments to staff and work with managers and other supervisors to coordinate personnel and resources as necessary to complete all work scheduled for department.
• Assist with the development, revision and enforcement of inventory management and procedures including record keeping, work instructions, and other standard operational and work practices, as necessary.
• Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment to safely move parts to proper locations and load and unload steel trucks, as necessary.
• Oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts and quality, complete transactions to receive product, process paperwork and complete all necessary transactions according to established procedures.
• Work closely with receiving clerk, completing tasks as needed.
• Investigate all discrepancies, resolve & log mistakes, and coach receivers to improve performance.
• Locate product to the appropriate areas according to procedure.
• Inspect freight upon arrival, document any signs of damage, and resolve freight claims in a timely manner.
• Visually monitor inventory levels and communicate low levels to buyers, schedulers, and others as necessary.
• Complete inventory transactions to receive, assign location and issue inventory as required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

This job operates in a high traffic warehouse that is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time as well as the ability to lift 50 – 75 pounds. While mainly standard hours are scheduled for this position, flexibility is required to be able to ensure all orders and job duties are completed by end of shift.