Senior Warehouse Manager

Sunrise Telecom•Maryland Heights, MO

About The Position

Senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations across multiple company locations, including personnel management, inventory control, fleet maintenance, procurement, and ERP system management. This position serves as the strategic leader for warehouse functions and the subject matter expert (SME) for the company's Penguin Data ERP system, with direct responsibility for all warehouse associates company-wide.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
Minimum 5-7 years of warehouse management experience
Proven experience managing multi-location operations preferred
Expert proficiency with ERP systems (Penguin Data experience highly preferred)
Strong understanding of warehouse management systems and inventory control
Expertise in creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with procurement processes and vendor management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
Proven ability to develop and implement process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical skills with ability to develop and track KPIs
Demonstrated training and development capabilities
Strategic thinking with ability to align operations with business objectives
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage all warehouse associates across all company locations
Develop, mentor, and evaluate warehouse staff performance
Establish staffing requirements and coordinate hiring processes
Develop and implement department-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Monitor, analyze, and report on KPI performance to VP of Finance
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize warehouse operations
Produce detailed reports and statistics regarding equipment, fleet, and inventory
Manage procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies for all locations
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for projects and operations
Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to optimize costs and delivery schedules
Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support operational needs
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Penguin Data ERP system
Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for all warehouse personnel on ERP usage
Maintain ERP system data integrity and accuracy
Collaborate with IT and management to optimize ERP functionality for warehouse operations
Troubleshoot ERP system issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate resources
Oversee all processes relating to receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations
Conduct physical equipment and fleet counts and reconcile with ERP data
Maintain responsibility for zero asset losses
Ensure timely communication of losses, damage, and critical information to stakeholders
Oversee planned maintenance schedules for vehicles, machinery, and equipment
Coordinate with operations teams to ensure equipment availability and reliability
Manage equipment lifecycle including acquisition, maintenance, and disposition
Ensure compliance with all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements
Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations
Conduct safety training and maintain safety programs across all locations
Represent company in warehouse-related management functions
Provide information and assistance to internal and external customers
Collaborate with VP of Finance on strategic planning and budget management