Distribution Center Assistant Manager | Lake Forest

Albert Uster Imports•Lake Forest, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Albert Uster Imports is seeking an Assistant Distribution Center Manager for its Lake Forest Warehouse. This role supports the Distribution Center Manager (DCM) in overseeing daily warehouse operations, including Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Management, and Customer Service. The Assistant Manager will work to achieve established performance metrics, train and develop team members, and drive cost reduction through efficiency and innovation. This individual must be capable of managing the entire Distribution Center operation in the DCM's absence.

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
The ability to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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