Distribution Center Assistant Manager | Miami

Albert Uster Imports•Miami, FL

8d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Albert Uster Imports is in search of an Assistant Distribution Center Manager in our Gaithersburg Warehouse. The Assistant Manager will assist the Distribution Center Manager (DCM) with all aspects of the warehouse day-to-day operations of the facility, including Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Management, and Customer Service. The individual in this role will work to meet established metrics for all areas of the warehouse operation. They will be responsible for the overall training and development of the DC Team Members and will constantly work toward cost reduction through increased efficiency and innovation. The Assistant Manager must be able to manage the Distribution Center operations in its entirety in the absence of the DCM.

Requirements

4 years of working experience in warehousing, logistics, and/or other related fields
Ability to lead and supervise employees; must have the ability to communicate, both actively, and proactively
Forklift certification
Knowledge of modern warehousing techniques including logistics, special handling/storage requirements, and shipping alternatives
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed to objectives without supervision; ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as workload dictates
Physical requirements (lifting, etc.): The ability to lift 50 lbs.
High school diploma

Responsibilities

Warehouse Management
Assures warehouse expenses are managed within budget (freight spend and supplies)
Manages the overall warehouse and facility to the Company’s satisfaction
Assist the Distribution Center Manager with all facilities related issues, to include periodic inspections
Warehouse Physical Facility & Perimeter Management
Maintains security of inventories
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment both within the warehousing area, dock areas, reefers and freezers and around the perimeter of the building, ensuring proper sweeping, mopping, and trash pickup
Ensures conformance to and compliance with governmental regulations
Conducts daily inspection of the warehouse work areas and corrects/reports findings
Ensures all equipment (fixed and non-fixed) and work areas are in safe and working order
Transfer Management
Ensures all required transfers are processed and shipped per established company guidelines
Ensures accuracy of transfer and makes sure that all items are staged, scanned, and double-checked before posting
Responsible for seeking approval for all changes
Ensures timely receiving of inbound transfers; scanned and put away upon physical receipt, per established company guidelines
Stock Maintenance
Working with the Receiving Lead, ensure the timely receipt of all Inbound Transfers and Purchase Orders following specified temperature guidelines per AUI’s Safety Plan.
Jointly responsible for restocking and inventory disposition activity (dispose or donate); responsible for 100% adherence to established processes
Rotate/Replenish Stock (FIFO)
Ensure accuracy of locations, Lot Tracking, and home location administration
Manage “cycle counts” activity to ensure inventory accuracy
Re-barcode when necessary
Ensure that stock is properly stored and protected
Report non-conforming products to Purchasing for stock adjustments.
Move identified products to designated locations
Perform weekly inspection of all inventory items and report any issues, such as overstock and short-stocked items
Participate in Physical Inventories and maintain inventory accuracy within established budget guidelines
Order Fulfillment
Ensure all customer orders received before the cut-off time are processed and shipped on the same day
Interact with Customer Experience Specialists on all issues (routing, freight claims, OS&D, etc.)
Ensure steps are taken to mitigate shipping errors; facilitate retraining as needed
Ensure all pulled items are Scanned (checked)
Ensure packaging procedures are followed while ensuring; proper usage of supplies, sized boxes (for both weight and dimension), and proper labeling of products requiring special handling
Ensure all necessary business needs communication is provided to carriers
Achieve a thorough knowledge of both FedEx and UPS Manifest systems
Achieve a good understanding of how to manage shipping activity with freight companies
Set daily pickup appointments with LTL carriers – use of a Transportation Management System is required
Demonstrate knowledge of LTL carriers both dry and refrigerated
Work closely with Common Carriers (UPS&FDX) to schedule late pickups and/or midday pick-up sweeps
Plan for, and communicate business trends to DC Personnel and Carrier companies, to ensure “on-time” shipping performance
Track/Trace/Research Shipment Issues as requested
Provide Proof of Delivery from all carrier partners as may be requested
Provide End of Day reporting - monitors activity in the DC and communicates performance to the business as required