Warehouse and Receiving Manager

Spectra Logic•Boulder, CO

9d•$84,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spectra Logic is seeking a Warehouse and Receiving Manager to lead the people, processes, and systems that keep materials moving accurately and reliably through our manufacturing operations. This manager oversees receiving, RMA returns processing, storage, and delivery of materials to production, ensuring that physical inventory and ERP records remain aligned. The successful candidate combines practical warehouse experience with strong people leadership, clear communication, and a disciplined approach to process improvement. Working with Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping, this role resolves material issues and builds a safe, organized operation that supports production schedules.

Requirements

Five or more years of warehouse, receiving, inventory control, or materials operations experience, including at least two years leading a team. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience supporting a manufacturing environment, including receipt verification, production material flow, inventory transactions, and cycle counting.
Working proficiency with ERP or warehouse management systems and Microsoft Excel, including lookups, filters, and pivot tables for inventory analysis.
Demonstrated ability to train employees, prioritize competing requests, investigate discrepancies, and implement sustainable process improvements.
Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach to supporting internal customers.
High school diploma or equivalent; relevant education and practical experience will be considered together.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing RMA returns, including receipt reconciliation, sorting, traceability, and coordination of repair or disposition.
Experience with electronics, electromechanical assemblies, or other complex manufactured products; familiarity with part revisions, bills of material, and traceability.
Experience with Kanban replenishment, Lean methods, 5S, documented procedures, and root cause analysis.
Experience coordinating offsite inventory or third party warehouse providers and supporting financial inventory audits.
Relevant supply chain or operations certification, such as APICS CPIM or CLTD; forklift operating experience and willingness to complete company required training.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and receiving employees; set daily priorities, allocate work, and provide clear expectations, timely feedback, and performance reviews.
Maintain training and cross-training plans, document standard work, and build accountability for safety, accuracy, service, and follow-through.
Oversee unloading, receipt verification, ERP receiving, labeling, and putaway. Verify quantities, part numbers, revisions, and required documentation against purchase orders and established requirements.
Partner with Purchasing and Quality to resolve shortages, overages, damage, and discrepancies; maintain traceability and segregate material awaiting inspection or disposition.
Coordinate picking, kitting, material issues, transfers, and Kanban replenishment to support production priorities. Escalate shortages and receiving delays with clear ownership and next steps.
Own the warehouse RMA returns process from arrival at the building through receipt, identification, sorting, staging, and documented disposition.
Match returns to RMA records; verify part numbers, serial numbers, quantities, and condition; record ERP transactions and maintain clear status and location tracking.
Coordinate with Customer Service, Technical Support, Repair, and Quality to route returns for evaluation, repair, approved restocking, or scrap. Keep returned material segregated until release and resolve aging returns and missing documentation.
Maintain accurate locations, quantities, and material status through timely ERP transactions, controlled access, and consistent material movement procedures.
Manage warehouse layout, storage capacity, and material protection. Coordinate transfers and reconcile inventory with offsite storage providers, where applicable.
Maintain safe material handling, clear aisles, organized storage, and equipment readiness. Ensure employees receive required training and authorization for warehouse equipment.
Track receiving turnaround, RMA processing time and aging, inventory accuracy, replenishment performance, and productivity. Use ERP data and Excel to identify recurring issues and improve warehouse processes.
Coordinate material availability and warehouse handoffs with Shipping; communicate capacity constraints and improvement priorities to Supply Chain leadership.