Receiving & Warehouse Operations Lead
About The Position
The Receiving & Warehouse Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing daily receiving operations and coordinating warehouse activities across main and offsite locations. This role acts as the primary operational link between receiving, stockroom, logistics, and third-party warehouses to ensure accurate inventory flow, timely shipments, and efficient warehouse execution. The role focuses on workflow coordination, prioritization, inventory accuracy, and cross-team communication, while day-to-day receiving execution is handled by Receiving Clerks.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or minimum of 5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving operations and receiving staff.
- Oversee daily receiving workflow, workload distribution, and task prioritization.
- Assign and reassign work to Receiving Clerks as needed to meet daily objectives.
- Provide coverage planning for absences and peak workload periods.
- Escalate unresolved issues, discrepancies, or delays to the supervisor.
- Respond to internal phone and email requests related to receiving activities.
- Coordinate inventory movement between main and offsite warehouse locations.
- Oversee and monitor shipping and warehouse inventory levels across locations for internal replenishment purposes.
- Ensure all inter-warehouse transfers are accurately recorded and processed in the ERP system.
- Act as the operational liaison with third-party warehouse partners, including: Inventory coordination Delivery scheduling Support during inbound and outbound shipments
- Notify Purchasing of low stock levels and inventory discrepancies.
- Work closely with stockroom team leads to support daily shipping requirements.
- Ensure all outbound shipments are ready and picked up by carriers at the end of the day.
- Monitor shipping execution to prevent delays or missed pickups.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency in warehouse and receiving areas.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and company policies.
- Support process improvements related to receiving, inventory control, and warehouse coordination.
- Participate in special projects or continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
- 24/7 virtual medical care
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent Care
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
