Area Warehouse Manager

Responsibilities

• Create and Manage the AOP (Annual Operating Plan) and assigned KPI (Key Performance Indicators).
• Control inventory, warehouse expenses, stale/return credit accuracy.
• Maintain an accurate inventory review of slow moving and short coded product, and take actions against.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are adhered to at all facilities, ensuring zero accidents, zero product contamination.
• Maintains responsibility for the implementation of and adherence to the corporate safety programs in respective areas.
• Works with the Sr. Regional Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Managers and Sales Teams to ensure cohesive communication and lockstep execution.
• Conducts warehouse headcount planning, goal setting, and effectively strategizes within the local warehouse environment.
• Daily operational management including stock audit codes, A/R updates, etc.
• Oversee inventory management and ensure all locations are meeting accuracy and cost goals and audits completed per company policy.
• Supports and promotes all national programs, promotions, and local initiatives to deliver sales targets.
• Makes sure lead times, cube utilization, and backhaul possibilities are monitored.
• Develops and maintains relationships with Fleet Services and common carriers. Works in conjunction with transportation to optimize routing.
• Ensures team compliance with all corporate operating guidelines and FDA, OSHA, and SOX (Sarbanes Oxley Act) regulations.
• Manages 10-20 direct reports across multiple facilities.
• Promotes positive employee relations and morale, achieve high performance and achieve budgeted revenue results.
• Manages and overall oversight of assigned employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; a minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; prior supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.