Warehouse Manager

Gexpro Services•Livermore, CA

About The Position

Gexpro Services is a supply chain services provider that develops and manages production inventory management programs for manufacturing OEMs. The Warehouse Manager oversees warehouse personnel and operations, including inventory flow, receiving, order fulfillment, safety, compliance, budgets, shipping, and customer delivery coordination. The role supervises a staff of 10 to 30 full-time and temporary employees and implements organizational policies and business strategies.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of warehousing principles, practices, and procedures.
At least 3 years of progressive warehouse management experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience performing warehouse physical demands, including continuous standing, lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted, and repetitive hand use/manual dexterity.
Skills in interpersonal communication, effective communication, organization, analysis, and problem-solving to support influential decision-making.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of leadership experience is desirable.
Knowledge of Lean and process-flow layout in warehouses.
Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise a staff of 10 to 30 full-time and temporary employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Manage inventory to improve warehouse flow and ensure accurate receiving and order fulfillment.
Supervise and coordinate annual physical inventory counting and recording.
Recruit, hire, terminate, review, and coach warehouse personnel.
Ensure compliance with DOT requirements, safety legislation, and company policies by providing proper training, maintaining warehouse vehicles and equipment, and verifying that employee driver’s licenses and permits are current.
Implement business strategies set by senior management and evaluate short- and long-term warehouse objectives, offering alternatives to existing methods.
Assist the P&L Manager with developing the warehouse budget and analyze and control expenditures to meet budget requirements.
Serve as the primary contact between warehouse operations and other managers, communicating with customers and company personnel to resolve problems and expedite deliveries as needed.
Evaluate shipping and delivery through common carriers, analyze costs, and negotiate pricing for shipping services and carriers.
Evaluate and negotiate pricing for warehouse equipment, maintenance contracts, packing supplies, and other warehousing expenses.
Complete inbound freight approvals and reviews as needed.
Participate in seminars and training classes to maintain and enhance business knowledge.