Stores Manager

Description: 

The Stores Manager manages people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately and productivity targets are met.

What you will be responsible for:  

• Monitor activities associated with Inventory and Shipping activity using KPIs 
   
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system  
   
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement  
   
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions 
   
• Ensure quality, delivery and budget objectives are met  
   
• Oversee stock control and processing of work orders 
   
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. 
   
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols 
   
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results 
   
• Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded 
   
• Training staff and monitoring their performance and progress 
   
• Keep stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity requirements. 
   
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements 
   
• Brief leadership team on area issues daily 
   
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines 
   
• Assist in the training of other employees as well as assisting them in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance. 
   
• Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers. 
   
• Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

What you will need to be successful in this role: 
 

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Materials, Planning and/or related business areas. 
   
• Ten (10) years of experience demonstrating proficiency in a broad range of functional assignments including proven ability to structure and conduct advanced supply chain analyses in the areas of inventory management, materials management and lean management principles 
   
• Five + years’ experience demonstrated proficiency in Shipping/Receiving and Logistics areas. 
   
• Knowledge in IATA, DOT, and FAA regulations governing proper shipping practices. 
   
• Critical thinking and logic skills and the discipline to persevere until problems are solved. 
   
• Familiarity with MRP and lean concepts as well as proficient in MS Office software applications. 
   
• Demonstrated track record in managing teams and working effectively across all functions and organizations 
   
• Good leadership and team participation skills. 
   
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work and accurately perform duties. 
   
• Good written and oral communication skills.   
   
• Proficient computer skills. 
   
• Willingness to continue personal growth and development. 
   
• Must be able to read, write and u