Warehouse Manager

McAllister Towing Career Website•New York, NY

21d•$25

About The Position

McAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckley McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast. McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service. McAllister Towing of NY is seeking a Warehouse/Purchasing Manager. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below: Warehouse / Purchasing Manager Reports to: The Warehouse / Purchasing Manager is responsible and accountable to the General Manager. Supervises: None Description Duties: Manage and maintain condition of warehouse and supplies by developing and implementing inventory control procedures Work with the Engineering and Operation departments to create and execute a strategic plan for sourcing critical spares and inventory; Daily interface with Engineering personnel, Port Captain, and Captains. Maintain metrics and analyze data to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness of the warehouse and supply chain Develop purchasing plan to implement company policies and objectives; Make recommendations to reduce cost and improve methods Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives. Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtain approval from requisitioning department. Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitor and expedite orders. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers. Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. Assist in managing the “Qualified Vendors” list with proper execution and documentation of the “Vendor Action” form. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics; Or minimum 10 years’ experience as a Purchasing Manager or Agent
Experience with vendor management software
Solid judgement along with decision making skills
Strong negotiation and networking skills
Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work in a sedentary office environment using standard computer equipment and applications, and other typical office equipment and communications devices.
Ability to travel infrequently.
Capacity to safety embark/disembark vessels
Ability to work on a warehouse environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of marine systems and operations a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain condition of warehouse and supplies by developing and implementing inventory control procedures
Work with the Engineering and Operation departments to create and execute a strategic plan for sourcing critical spares and inventory
Daily interface with Engineering personnel, Port Captain, and Captains.
Maintain metrics and analyze data to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness of the warehouse and supply chain
Develop purchasing plan to implement company policies and objectives
Make recommendations to reduce cost and improve methods
Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives.
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtain approval from requisitioning department.
Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitor and expedite orders.
Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers.
Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
Assist in managing the “Qualified Vendors” list with proper execution and documentation of the “Vendor Action” form.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.