Warehouse Manager

Diversified•Wood Dale, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager performs warehouse duties and directs day-to-day warehouse activities. The position is accountable for inventory accuracy, organization, and control of incoming shipments, as well as the timely and properly documented execution of outgoing shipments, including RMAs. It requires a service-oriented approach, proactive support for local and global project teams, and collaboration and communication with other departments and warehouses. The position also trains others as required. The role is located in Wood Dale, Illinois, and includes setting schedules and work assignments, directing warehouse clerks and temporary staff, maintaining safety and security, managing inventory and warehouse conditions, receiving and shipping goods, and coordinating RMA shipments.

Requirements

Relevant warehouse, operations, and inventory management experience.
Forklift certification and experience operating a forklift.
Proficiency in D365 (Finance and Operations), with the ability to train others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx regulations and processes.
Experience with inventory control software.
Space planning and forecasting experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Set schedules, priorities, and work assignments, and direct warehouse clerks and temporary staff; regularly lead a team on large projects when required.
Enforce and communicate company policies and procedures.
Maintain warehouse safety and drive safety compliance; safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
Maintain ongoing communication with Project Managers and Coordinators to ensure work quality, performance, and response times meet delivery schedules and expectations.
Conduct monthly physical inventory counts and reconcile them with software system counts; submit a monthly report to Inventory Control noting exceptions and their resolution or proposed resolution.
Maintain the warehouse’s physical condition by implementing management-approved layouts, inspecting the facility and equipment, and requesting repair or replacement of substandard equipment and addressing hazards.
Train and develop Warehouse Clerks and promote department teamwork and communication.
Unload and receive deliveries; process or electronically log incoming packages according to disposition, qualify equipment and materials, and store them according to warehouse layout and project specifications.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies using an RF/Scan Gun.
Perform computer functions necessary to track goods.
Process outbound shipping requests promptly and according to project specifications and company shipping and inventory control procedures; verify documentation and data entry before releasing shipments.
Coordinate with Inventory Control, Project, and Purchasing teams to process RMA shipments efficiently and ensure required documentation and procedures are followed.