Inbound Manager

Holley Performance•Bowling Green, KY

About The Position

Holley, a leader in automotive aftermarket products, has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Inbound Manager at our Distribution Location in Bowling Green, KY. The Inbound Manager leads all inbound distribution operations at the Bowling Green facility, overseeing a team of 55+ associates and reporting directly to the DC Manager. This role ensures accurate, efficient, and timely receiving, put-away, and inventory management, while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the overall DC strategy. Summary of Job Duties: Inbound Operations Leadership: Oversee all inbound activities, including receiving, returns, put-away, and staging of inventory. Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality in all inbound processes. Manage inventory control processes in coordination with outbound operations to optimize workflow and reduce discrepancies. Performance Management & Metrics: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including dock-to-stock time, receiving accuracy, labor productivity, cost per unit handled, and safety. Identify and implement process improvements, operational efficiencies, and cost-reduction initiatives based on data analysis. Review weekly inbound reports and resolve anomalies or performance gaps promptly. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate inbound supervisors and associates to achieve operational and strategic goals. Conduct performance evaluations, training sessions, and coaching to foster engagement, development, and accountability. Manage staffing, scheduling, and overtime to meet dynamic business demands. Safety, Quality & Compliance: Ensure all inbound operations meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain proper use, safety, and maintenance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyors. Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant working environment. Collaboration & Communication: Partner closely with outbound operations, purchasing, and DC leadership to ensure smooth workflow, resolve discrepancies, and support new product introductions. Provide regular operational updates, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to the DC Manager.

Requirements

Proven leadership (5+ years) experience managing Inbound or receiving-focused warehouse operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational planning skills.
Experience with inventory and workflow management systems (SyteLine currently used).
Demonstrated ability to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Exceptional communication and team leadership skills, with experience managing supervisors and frontline associates.

Responsibilities

Oversee all inbound activities, including receiving, returns, put-away, and staging of inventory.
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality in all inbound processes.
Manage inventory control processes in coordination with outbound operations to optimize workflow and reduce discrepancies.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including dock-to-stock time, receiving accuracy, labor productivity, cost per unit handled, and safety.
Identify and implement process improvements, operational efficiencies, and cost-reduction initiatives based on data analysis.
Review weekly inbound reports and resolve anomalies or performance gaps promptly.
Lead, mentor, and motivate inbound supervisors and associates to achieve operational and strategic goals.
Conduct performance evaluations, training sessions, and coaching to foster engagement, development, and accountability.
Manage staffing, scheduling, and overtime to meet dynamic business demands.
Ensure all inbound operations meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain proper use, safety, and maintenance of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyors.
Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
Partner closely with outbound operations, purchasing, and DC leadership to ensure smooth workflow, resolve discrepancies, and support new product introductions.
Provide regular operational updates, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to the DC Manager.