Warehouse Manager (Inventory)

We’re looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager focused specifically on Inventory Management to lead inventory control and reclamation for a complex, high-volume operations. As the Warehouse Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performing team while driving change and improving operational efficiency. You will establish strong communication practices, engage employees, and implement process improvements to support continuous improvement. You will work in in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with meaningful opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a fast paced, hands-on environment.
• Lead a team of operations associates to ensure best in class customer service is delivered daily.
• Select, coach, counsel, and develop a team of warehouse associates, including a team lead.
• Align with sales to anticipate operational demands, build trust in operational ability, and provide exceptional service to our customers.
• Serve as a liaison and build meaningful relationships with; Leadership peers, sales teams, customer service, transportation, facilities, finance, audit teams, corporate quality and other Anixter teams.
• Design and implement new procedures, prepares cost projections, lead maintenance activities and analyze site performance.
• Monitors workflow, work completed, error rates and related metrics and adjusts accordingly.
• Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and develop staffing plans to ensure proper staffing levels -- manages labor costs, overtime and retention.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years required, 5 years preferred, of supervision in warehouse environment
• 1+ years required, 5 years preferred, of supervision with inventory control and cycle counting
• Extensive experience leading full cycle warehouse activities
• Experienced engagement with handling materials
• Ability to interface effectively with warehouse team members, other departments, customers, sales teams and vendors
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, set clear expectations, and hold people accountable
• Experience identifying development opportunities and leading change initiatives
• Knowledge of inventory management practices, warehouse and distribution best practices, quality management systems and facility maintenance programs
• Excellent computer skills and warehouse management system experience required
• Strong communicator, self-directed, motivated and goal oriented

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