Warehouse Supervisor (Inventory)

Article•Colonial Heights, VA

24d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we've been creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Warehouse Supervisor - Inventory, Returns, Training, and Quality Management, you will oversee inventory management, returns processes, staff training, and quality management within the warehouse. You’ll ensure efficient and accurate inventory handling, optimize the back-to-stock process, manage quarantine/quality improvement inventory, and develop team members through structured training programs. The Supervisor will act as a subject matter expert in these areas and collaborate with other operational leaders to drive continuous improvement. Why We Need You: Article’s Warehouse department receives all our boxed furniture, inspects and adds the inventory to our system, then stores all our boxed furniture which is then loaded into delivery trucks - they ensure the right products are going to the right customers. Why Article? As Warehouse Supervisor you will have a high level of autonomy, we call it having an Ownership Mindset, where you’re trusted to solve problems to ensure a safe and great working environment for your team while putting the customer at the heart of how we work - Customer Obsession. Schedule: Monday - Friday working in our Richmond Warehouse Location: 1660 Ashton Park Dr, Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834 We walk the walk when it comes to Win Together, your teammates and managers have your back and create a safe workplace of respect, fairness, and fun.

Requirements

Proven work experience as a warehouse people leader who prioritizes safety
A team player who is willing to pitch in and help get the job done
Resourceful, flexible, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment
Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations
Ability to work independently and have an ownership mindset
Strong computer skills including warehouse software packages and MS/Google suite proficiency
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to input, retrieve, and analyze data
Able to lift/maneuver up to 100 lbs. of merchandise by yourself
Able to lift/maneuver heavy items (±300 lbs.) with a team member (team lift) and/or proper lifting equipment
Legally able to work in the US
Completion of: Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test Criminal background check
Article participates in E-Verify

Nice To Haves

A degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business is an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Following safe work procedures and ensuring the team works safely at all times
Setting expectations and providing support to the warehouse team and ensuring compliance with Article policies and regulations
Hiring, training, coaching, and developing the Warehouse Associates and Leads
Determining staffing levels and assigning workload
Identifying areas of improvement and establishing innovative or adjusting existing work procedures and practices
Partnering with other departments to execute new initiatives and issue resolution
Investigating, reporting, and acting on safety or customer service issues occurring in your warehouse
Monitoring hours worked, overtime, and ensuring accurate submission of payroll
Developing future leaders on the team to support our growth - you are always sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team
Embodying and demonstrating Article's values and principles in all decision-making and actions
Maintaining accurate inventory through organization and effective processes
Working with dispatch to coordinate and communicate outbound orders to be picked and loaded
Selecting proper container, methods of packing, cushioning and packing procedures
Preparing shipping documents for TL, LTL, and FedEx shipments
Maintaining good housekeeping in work areas
Working alongside your team to unload trucks, process returns, pick orders, and get the job done