Warehouse & Inventory Manager

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’s cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role is responsible for managing day-to-day warehouse operations, including inventory control, shipping and receiving, storage optimization, and distribution logistics. This role ensures materials and products are accurately tracked, properly stored, and efficiently distributed to support operational needs. The position is accountable for maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting efficient material flow, and executing established processes and procedures. As a hands-on manager, this role prioritizes daily activities, coordinates with procurement and operations teams, and ensures the warehouse runs safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to maintaining accuracy, safety, and operational consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

Strategic Procurement Analytics & Operations Leadership

• Oversee all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Lead and develop warehouse team, including supervisors and staff.
• Establish clear workflows, roles, and accountability across warehouse functions.

Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate inventory through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation.
• Develop and continuously improve inventory control processes and systems.
• Partner with procurement and operations to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.

Process & Systems Optimization

• Implement and enhance warehouse systems (ERP/WMS) to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage strategies, and material handling processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce errors.

Logistics & Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including vendor and freight management.
• Align with procurement, logistics, and field teams to ensure material availability.
• Provide administrative support for company fleet operations, including vehicle records, maintenance scheduling, and coordination with vendors.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across warehouse and yard operations.

Performance Management

• Track and analyze KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, on-time shipments and warehouse productivity .

• Use data to drive decision-making and operational improvements
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience in warehouse and inventory operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/Fleet systems (Procore, Koncurent, Fleetio, Samsara, Monday, Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 5+ years of warehouse and inventory management experience, preferably in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift or move materials as needed and perform physical warehouse duties when required.
• Forklift certification and familiarity with automated warehouse equipment

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• This position may have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work & Compensation: 

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith