Regional Warehouse Operations Lead

Tech Electronics•Saint Louis, MO

56d

About The Position

The Regional Warehouse Operations Lead is a key member of the Supply Chain team responsible for ensuring operational excellence and continuity across Tech Electronics' regional warehouse network. This role provides hands-on leadership to maintain uninterrupted warehouse and inventory functions across multiple sites, particularly during planned or unplanned staff absences, and serves as the primary trainer for new warehouse personnel. Operating with a high level of autonomy, professionalism, and cross-site coordination, this individual will drive inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and service consistency throughout the regional network. The position carries direct accountability for transactional accuracy-including system entries, adjustments, reconciliations, and related documentation-and plays a key role in standardizing best practices across locations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of warehouse or logistics experience, including 3+ years using ERP systems and digital inventory platforms.
Proven experience in training or mentoring team members.
Advanced knowledge of material handling, shipping/receiving, and inventory control processes.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to train, influence, and engage teams.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to transactional accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE) and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with inventory control methods such as FIFO, 5S, Kanban, and cycle counting.
Effective verbal and written communicator across all organizational levels.
High emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm and responsive under pressure.
Independent, self-motivated, and organized.
Valid state driver's license - Class E
Must maintain automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of: $100,000 each person $300,000 each accident $100,000 property damage
Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 70 lbs.
Frequent movement within warehouse environments.
Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and physical conditions typical of a warehouse.
Must be willing and able to travel on short notice and stay overnight as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-site warehouse environments preferred.
Experience in transactional reconciliation and inventory variance resolution strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site warehouse coverage at any Tech Electronics location during employee vacation, leave of absence, or attrition.
Execute day-to-day material handling operations including shipping, receiving, staging, cycle counting, and system entry using company ERP tools.
Ensure inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely, following established ERP/WMS protocols.
Conduct monthly inventory reconciliation and resolve variances between physical and system records.
Manage all material movement transactions, including inter-location transfers and third-party shipments.
Deliver excellent service to technicians, project teams, and external customers including over-the-counter and will-call transactions.
Serve as the primary trainer for new warehouse hires, ensuring onboarding, procedural alignment, and system proficiency.
Evaluate and optimize warehouse workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
Enforce and promote safety policies and warehouse compliance standards at all times.
Assist with warehouse audits, compliance checks, and other projects as assigned.
Provide additional support at the St. Louis warehouse or other locations during peak volume or transition periods.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure consistent processes across locations.
Support audit readiness and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis of inventory variances.
Participate in cross-functional meetings, training sessions, and workgroups.