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WAREHOUSE & INVENTORY CONTROL SENIOR ASSOCIATE
(Job Description Last Updated 01/14/2025)
JOB TYPE: Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Internal Operations
POSITION REPORTS TO: Procurement and Inventory Control Manager
POSITION LOCATION: Phoenix Warehouse
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Warehouse Senior Associate is responsible for leading the efforts of all supply chain-related tasks for their respective facility. They will coordinate and work to support all departments as needed while effectively managing inventory and leading the team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure safe and efficient completion of daily warehouse activities, including receiving, stock keeping, inventory cycle counting, picking, job staging, and general warehouse facility and equipment maintenance.
- Responsible for the leadership and safety of all warehouse personnel.
- Ensure all team members are well-trained and consistently follow all warehouse and inventory control Jonas processes and procedures.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Jonas processes that impact or are impacted by the Warehouse and Inventory Control Team, including procurement, job costing, work orders, over-the-counter sales, and accounts payable.
- Ensure that all materials are stored properly and protected.
- Coordinate and requisition materials for warehouse inventory needs.
- Oversee correct transfer procedures to all trucks, jobs, and other warehouses.
- Manage processes to track defective and warranty parts from all sources and their return and replacement from manufacturers/suppliers.
- Manage the tracking and organization for all electronic cores and other rebuild-able materials.
- Oversee proper posting of invoices from counter sales and assist in Over-the-Counter sales as necessary.
- Take the lead in preparation and execution of physical inventory counts.
- Coordinate and review the service vehicle quarterly inventories.
- Coordinate need for materials with the purchasing department to ensure timely ordering and receipt of materials for jobs.
- Ensure materials received for jobs are job costed immediately.
- Manage freight claims.
- Oversee appearance and safety of yard, materials stored outside, and the warehouse facility.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and report scraps and receipts to the Operations Director.
- Focused on customer service with a passion for quality.
- Utilize purchasing and inventory control systems.
EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:
- Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Minimum of 5-Years of experience in a warehouse or supply chain environment.
- Minimum of 1-Year of work experience safely driving a forklift to off-load equipment from truck flatbeds and trailers and to move pallets and equipment within a warehouse.
- Minimum of 1-Year of work experience managing a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance.
- Proactive and analytical mindset with ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions in a way that is thorough yet efficient.
- Detail oriented.
- Good team player; must have a good attitude and be approachable.
- Customer-oriented.
- Ability to work autonomously, and as a team; self-motivated.
- Proven history of being reliable and dependable.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
JOB SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Follows and promotes all safety protocols during work hours while working, driving, loading, lifting, moving any inventory or storage units, using forklift, and when operating any and all warehouse equipment.
- Wears safety boots and other Personal Protectibr Equipment (safety vest, safety glasses, noise protection, fall protection etc) during work hours and activities.
CORE VALUES:
- Must support and abide by our Core Values.
- Be Passionate
- Earn Trust with Action
- Deliver Exceptional Value
- Be Humble
- Create Shared Success
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- The following core competencies are essential for success in the role.
- Safety
- Communication & Listening
- Job Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Initiative & Results Orientation
- Project and Task Management
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, pull up to 50-lbs., frequent bending, stooping, and standing 8-10 hours per day.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Drug-testing and proof of citizenship or immigration status is a requirement of employment. The E-verify system is used to confirm employment eligibility.
- Western Pump is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.