Warehouse Manager

Description:

This role will be responsible for the execution of all the daily activities required to manage shift responsibilities across Inbound (receiving, put away/replenishment) or Outbound (pick, pack and ship) operations in the distribution centre. Responsible for assisting in the staffing, training, and scheduling of the shift warehouse team, while maintaining strict adherence to payroll budget, planning hours to achieve productivity goals and effectively manage fluctuating levels of work. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, including compliance to all Health and Safety regulations and guidelines. Provide 100% customer satisfaction by providing same day shipment of all customer orders ensuring accuracy, proper packaging using defined transportation modes.

Qualifications/skills/experience:

• Strong Warehouse knowledge and business acumen
• 2-4 years focus in Distribution Centre operations with Store, Direct to Consumer and Business to Business applications is desired
• Experience using and implementing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Operating Systems
• Understanding Process Improvement/Six Sigma processes a plus
• Strong proven leadership and people management skills essential
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and arrive at optimum solutions to achieve success
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
• Have a working knowledge of Distribution Centre processes and functions
• Flexibility around working hours given the nature of role and industry as well as seasonality and business needs.