Warehouse Manager

REXEL • Oklahoma City, OK

20d

About The Position

Rexel USA is seeking a Warehouse Manager for its Oklahoma City, Oklahoma team. The role is responsible for the warehouse team’s efficiency and accuracy in filling customer orders, receiving, stocking, staging, and shipping material while meeting customer demands and company standards for safety, security, accuracy, and productivity. The manager is also responsible for hiring and training employees and ensuring warehouse safety and maintenance.

The Warehouse Manager leads warehouse employees, oversees inventory and physical inventory counts, and ensures safe and efficient operation of material-handling equipment. The role works with customers and company personnel to resolve problems and expedite deliveries, and coordinates with other managers. It also supports budget development and expense control, evaluates shipping and warehouse costs, and may make deliveries or perform other branch duties as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of warehouse leadership experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Thorough knowledge of warehousing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform the job duties of all departmental positions.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Organization and time-management skills; attention to detail; ability to prioritize in a multitasking environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and warehouse process-flow layout.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• If required to make deliveries: valid driver's license; at least 21 years of age; pass pre-employment and annual Motor Vehicle Record reviews; obtain verification of a non-expired medical certificate as required by law within 60 days of hire; no driver's license suspension for a traffic accident or violation in the past 3 years; and no at-fault accidents in the past 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Certification to operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture focused on employee safety and a safe work environment.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health and Safety rules, and address safety concerns promptly.
• Provide direct and indirect leadership to warehouse employees to achieve high accuracy and productivity.
• Manage inventory, warehouse flow, receiving, and order-filling processes.
• Manage the annual physical inventory count.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of material-handling equipment and maintain warehouse security.
• Evaluate policies and procedures and recommend improvements to efficiency.
• Serve as the primary contact between warehouse operations and other managers.
• Communicate with customers and company personnel to resolve customer problems and expedite deliveries when necessary.
• Evaluate shipping and delivery through common carriers, analyze costs, and negotiate pricing for shipping services and carriers.
• Assist the Branch Manager with warehouse budget development and analyze and control expenditures against budget requirements.
• Evaluate and negotiate pricing for warehouse equipment, maintenance contracts, packing supplies, and other warehouse expenses.
• Participate in seminars and training classes as appropriate to maintain business knowledge.
• Make deliveries to branches or customers as required.
• Perform other branch functions when required, including counter sales and customer support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hire and train new employees and ensure warehouse safety and maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays and flexible personal days per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA accounts
• Commuter transit benefits
• Optional insurance including pet insurance, legal assistance, critical illness, and home and auto insurance
• Employee discount programs
• Professional training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED