Warehouse Manager II

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain procedures relating to customs compliance.
• Stay current on US government programs and changes in trade laws, tariffs, and customs regulations, implementing necessary compliance measures.
• Assume primary responsibility for import/export compliance, overseeing and managing international shipments, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with customs regulations and EarthScope policies.
• Develop and implement internal operating systems and processes to streamline customs and compliance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for logistics efficiency, including technology adoption and performance monitoring.
• Work closely with the PI Coordination department to understand equipment movement requirements, compliance policies, and resolve any issues or concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective transportation strategies and activities that align with project requirements and organizational goals.
• Provide strategic leadership for logistics operations, including process optimization, technology adoption, and performance monitoring, reviewing transportation strategies as well as cost-effectiveness for warehouse operations.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team and across multiple departments to ensure seamless coordination of logistics activities.
• Create and maintain procedures relating to EarthScope logistics.
• Plan, organize, and manage the operations of the assigned warehouse facility, including inventory accuracy and reporting; ensure that all items are properly accounted for and barcoded.
• Oversee appropriate transport for all shipments, including tracking and confirmation of delivery of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Oversee equipment preparation for PI experiment shipments as well as for those for network operations.
• In collaboration with Warehouse Manager I, arrange all international shipments ensuring import/export compliance.
• Maintain and oversee warehouse inventory and perform documented annual inventory audits across all EarthScope locations to ensure reconciliation with accounting records.
• Ensure compliance with government property tracking, reporting, and disposition requirements.
• Maintain warehouse security, safety, and general housekeeping.
• Care for and dispose of government property in accordance with policy and OMB standards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to EarthScope shipping/receiving practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in warehouse and inventory management with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in trade compliance and logistics.
• Experience in tracking and reporting government and company property.
• Mastery of inventory tools and their implementation.
• Hazardous materials, OSHA, and Lift Truck Operator certification.
• In-depth understanding of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 CFR), including expertise in Customs valuation and classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. and Canada.
• Proficiency in addressing country of origin and marking issues, record-keeping requirements, and other import/export compliance matters.
• Experience working closely with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Commerce.