Warehouse Inbound Manager

Parts Authority•Olive Branch, MS

15h

About The Position

Parts Authority is seeking a professional, self-motivated Warehouse Inbound Manager to oversee all inbound activity within the warehouse. The manager reports directly to the Warehouse Operations Manager, leads 4–5 direct reports, and oversees 40–50 team members. The role focuses on maintaining productivity, efficiency, customer service, and safety across inbound operations. The manager reviews operating reports and performance metrics, improves processes, oversees receiving and purchase-order reconciliation, coordinates vendor unloading and stocking procedures with purchasing, and ensures timely and accurate movement of inventory. The position also involves managing staffing, departmental budgets and expenses, warehouse organization, regulatory compliance, and communication with warehouse and executive management.

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.
Self-starter with the ability to identify production shortfalls and proactively take corrective action.
Experience tracking metrics, including inbound and outbound productivity key performance indicators.
High school diploma required.
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 operate 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.
Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Clean, valid driver’s license.
Forklift, Hazmat, and OSHA certifications; these are preferred and required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Manage all inbound activity within the warehouse and oversee 4–5 direct reports and 40–50 team members.
Review daily status reports across inbound distribution center functions and respond to operational needs.
Review departmental and individual metrics to identify opportunities to improve performance.
Adjust, analyze, and audit processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
Ensure receiving processes are efficient and accurate.
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 shelves.
Ensure trucks and trailers are unloaded efficiently and accurately to support movement of goods and customer commitments.
Ensure dock-to-stock timing for most lines is within 72 hours.
Formulate and enforce stocking goals for each warehouse area or zone.
Ensure inventory is stocked accurately and in a timely manner to meet customer needs.
Lead and supervise departmental supervisors.
Adjust staffing across functional areas when timelines are at risk, and plan staffing and workflow in response to market changes.
Review and maintain departmental budgets, control operating expenses, and project future expenditures as needed.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety.
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.