Warehouse Manager

Quality Electrical Distribution (QED) is a regional electrical distributor serving residential and commercial contractors, industrial facilities, and OEM businesses. We're one of the nation's top 50 wholesalers of electrical supplies, operating more than 12 branches in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and employing more than 340 associates.  Just as in our first year, we have an unwavering dedication to quality - from the products we supply to the excellent design skills and deep product knowledge of our staff.   At QED, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? OUR PEOPLE. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Job Summary

Directs, plans and coordinates workers and warehousing activities for Company by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors

 

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Establishes goals and objectives for assigned area to meet overall department goals; develops and implements new and revised methods or procedures to improve efficiency and help achieve goals.
• Oversees the supervisors on the training of employees on the effective and safe usage of equipment and machinery.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment.
• Prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, and purchasing.
• Advises and instructs subordinates in all aspects of work; ensures adherence to Company's safety policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates the progress of employees with Warehouse Supervisors following the company guidelines. 
• Exercises authority for independent decision making affecting warehouse.
• Transmits administrative information, policies and procedures, decisions, changes, etc. to subordinates.
• Analyzes operational issues to determine the most effective and efficient use of all resources.
• Plans and schedules tasks over the short and long range to determine priorities and assign work.
• Compiles and prepares reports for management regarding area operations and financial matters; incorporates information submitted by subordinate supervisors.
• Controls inventory levels and coordinates and organizes annual inventory counts for assigned area/division.
• Resolves customer complaints, questions and inventory problems presented by subordinate staff.
• Manages property control system; assigns numbers, tags and ensures appropriate documentation of location, description and other data.
• Maintains inventory levels; purchases equipment, materials, furniture or other supplies in accordance with budget and priorities; prepares bid specifications and works with appropriate staff and vendors to obtain required items/prices and resolves questions or conflicts.
• Determines disposition of used or damaged property and handles accordingly.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned.Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

• Through previous background and experience, the candidate must be able to demonstrate, with or without an accommodation:

• Knowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies and techniques.
• Knowledge of merchandise handling and production methods.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Possess in depth knowledge of QED computer systems, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a team player and abide by QED’s strong core values and beliefs.

 

Minimum work experience requirements:

 

• Five years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required

Through previous background and experience, the candidate must be able to demonstrate, with or without an accommodation:

• Knowledge of shipping/receiving practices, policies and techniques.
• Knowledge of merchandise handling and production methods.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.