Warehouse Inbound Manager

Parts Authority•Olive Branch, MS

20h

About The Position

Parts Authority is seeking a professional, self-motivated Warehouse Inbound Manager to oversee all inbound activity within a warehouse. The role reports directly to the Warehouse Operations Manager, manages 4–5 direct reports, and oversees 40–50 team members. The manager is responsible for maintaining productivity, efficiency, customer service, and safety across inbound warehouse operations. The position involves reviewing operational status reports and performance metrics, improving processes, ensuring accurate and efficient receiving and stocking, and coordinating with purchasing on vendor unloading procedures. The manager also oversees staffing and workflow, departmental budgets and operating expenses, warehouse cleanliness and organization, and adherence to DOT, OSHA, and 5S standards. The role requires frequent communication with warehouse and executive-level management and may include additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and high-volume, time-sensitive distribution.
Demonstrated management and team-building experience.
Experience with warehouse management or inventory management systems, RF technology, and conveyor technology.
Ability to multitask and adjust to dynamic order-flow fluctuations.
Ability to identify areas falling behind in production and proactively take action to get them back on track.
Experience tracking metrics, including key performance indicators such as inbound and outbound productivity.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for up to 10 hours; squat, bend, and reach; and safely climb and descend stairs at locations with stairs.
Ability to work powered equipment such as a forklift or cherry picker.
Ability to maintain and promote workplace safety.
Ability to secure and transfer cash or other assets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in internet e-fulfillment.
Knowledge of automotive parts.
High school diploma is required; an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
Clean, valid driver's license preferred.
Forklift, Hazmat, and OSHA certifications preferred; required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Manage all inbound activity within the warehouse and lead 4–5 direct reports while overseeing 40–50 team members.
Receive, analyze, and respond to daily status reports across inbound distribution center functional areas.
Review departmental and individual metrics to identify opportunities to improve performance.
Adjust, analyze, and audit processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
Ensure receiving processes are carried out efficiently and accurately.
Oversee purchase order reconciliation and analyze causes of receiving overages and shortages.
Work with purchasing to develop and implement procedures for unloading vendor orders and stocking merchandise.
Ensure trucks and trailers are unloaded efficiently and accurately so goods and materials reach their destinations and customer and sales commitments are supported.
Ensure dock-to-stock for most lines within 72 hours.
Formulate and enforce stocking goals for each warehouse area or zone.
Ensure inventory is accurately stocked in a timely manner to fulfill customer needs.
Lead and supervise departmental supervisors.
Adjust staffing across multifunctional platforms when timelines are at risk and plan staffing and workflow around changing market conditions.
Review and maintain departmental budgets, control operating expenses, and project future expenditures based on changes in activity as necessary.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety, and maintain a safe working environment.
Ensure safety and compliance practices meet DOT and OSHA standards.
Ensure 5S warehouse principles are routinely administered and followed.
Communicate frequently with warehouse and executive-level management.
Perform additional duties as assigned.