Head Of Warehouse and Inventory

Key Accountabilities:

The successful warehouse & inventory manager must possess a blend of organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication. These skills are integral to managing inventory, leading staff, and ensuring smooth warehouse operations.

  • manage inventory levels
  • organize storage
  • oversee shipping and receiving
  • implement safety protocols
  • ensure timely deliveries
  • manage warehouse staff

Experience:

  • Receiving and Inspection. Receiving Process: Unloading, Inspecting, and Verifying Shipments.
  • Receiving Process.
  • Put-Away.
  • Picking Process.
  • Packing.
  • Dispatching.
  • Returns.
  • Value-Adding in Warehouse Management Systems.

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Eight or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees
  • Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
  • Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal
  • Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in logistics or supply chain management

Key Skills:

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Paul Dooley

Managing Director

  • Proficiency with SCM+ for warehouses
  • License to operate a forklift
  • Ability to communicate in more than one language – English is a must.
  • Defense industry sector is a pre
  • DG goods warehouse management is a plus

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
  • Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods
  • Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
  • Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
  • Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations

Functional Competencies:

  • Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
  • Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
  • Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary
  • Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention
  • Oversee and manage logistics for transporting products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages
 
*NB: All applicants CVS will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email / mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff. If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*

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