Summary
Manage the physical operation of the branch warehouse including all shipping and receiving activities. Manage day to day activities of all warehouse personnel.
Essential Functions
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Coordinate with appropriate branch personnel on inventory stock levels and space requirements per management’s direction.
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Coordinate incoming and outgoing inventory including setting shipping schedules, delivery requirements and when applicable, negotiation with freight carriers and other service and/or equipment providers to set freight rates or help minimize our cost to serve.
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Execute other responsibilities as needed including warehouse work, delivery, adherence to credit policy and purchasing support.
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Prepare warehouse for and assist with physical inventory counts as directed by management.
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Branch Delivery and Warehouse expense as a percent of sales meets or is less than budget with emphasis given to overall headcount, hours worked, overtime and delivery expense control.
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Performance metrics are met with regard to on-time delivery, notification of backorders, and correctness and completeness of shipped orders.
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All material is shipped, received and stored correctly and accurately.
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Assist with recording, monitoring and communicating applicable service metrics throughout the branch as directed.
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Administer applicable branch and corporate policies and best practices within the branch.
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Support the elements of the “Driving Profitable Growth” program successfully in order to improve overall customer satisfaction.
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Provide effective coaching to progressively improve performance of warehouse and driver personnel.
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Help develop a strong and proactive safety program by holding regular meetings to discuss proper procedures and processes. Set clear objectives and demand conformance to provide a safe work environment while complying with all applicable government safety regulations.
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Ensure that company assets are properly maintained and serviced (ie.: trucks, trailers, forklifts, inventory, equipment etc).
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Verify and insure correctness and completeness of received materials.
Education, Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Supervisory Responsibility
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Strong warehouse operational skills.
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Very good at organization and planning.
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Team player and customer service oriented.
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Excellent people development and coaching skills.
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Experience in inventory control techniques as well as logistics knowledge.
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Hands on leader with ability to lead by example and delegate tasks to others.
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Ability to handle several tasks at the same time and work well under pressure.
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Must be a cooperative leader and effective communicator.
Work Environment
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This position is mostly working in a warehouse environment.
Physical Demands
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Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
Travel
Exemption Status