Manager Receiving

About the Role

The primary function of the Distribution Center is to receive all products from vendors, ensure accuracy and quality of merchandise, and then bin and ship the product to stores worldwide. The Receiving Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the department.

Responsibilities

• Implement operational policies to ensure company assets are moved in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.
• Monitor daily DC Receiving workload and procedures, delegating duties to Receiving Supervisor and group leaders as necessary.
• Monitor inventory accuracy levels alongside key partnerships within the business.
• Work with the logistics department to maintain the inbound schedule to meet projections.
• Monitor and record all vendor violations; work with merchandising on product rework.
• Ensure timely putaways of new receiving and pull samples as needed by the office.
• Perform daily and quarterly cycle counts; problem-solve and report inventory discrepancies.
• Suggest, develop, and implement processes for Receiving and Inventory control.
• Perform all return-to-vendor DC duties in collaboration with quality control.
• Assist in the formulation of Distribution Center operational policies to ensure quick turnaround of merchandise and supplies.
• Provide suggestions and ideas on improving workflow and operations.
• Administer loss prevention techniques to decrease inventory shrinkage.
• Assist in updating procedure manuals as programs and functions change.
• Ensure all OSHA policies for a safe working environment are met and maintained.
• Determine needs for temporary labor force and communicate to Supervisor.
• Supervise, train, and develop Group Leader(s) and DC Associate(s).

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Hazardous Material knowledge.
• Understanding of Lean Principles, 5S methodology, and Continuous Improvement.
• 2 years’ experience in freight handling; LTL environment preferred.
• Proven leadership, team-building, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Business and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Ability to document and report KPIs, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials preferred.
• Strong work ethic and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Capability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
• Availability to work weekends on a regular basis when required.

Benefits

For full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Voluntary welfare plans.
• Bonus plan eligibility.
• 401(k) match.
• Vacation time, sick time*, and paid leave.

For part-time employees:

• Voluntary welfare plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Vacation time, sick time*, and paid leave in required states.

*For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.