Warehouse and Inventory Manager

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com 

Job Description

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose: 

This position is responsible for effectively implementing and managing systems and processes for all Veolia
controlled inventory, including maintaining accurate inventory levels at all assigned locations. Trains and
mentors staff to receive, inspect, store, issue, and document materials as required. Must possess excellent
organizational, problem solving, and communication skills.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Must maintain a clean and safe working environment in all assigned warehouse locations
• Practices outstanding housekeeping habits for all warehouses and maintain associated equipment
• Ensures accuracy of shipments and inventory transactions Ensures accurate inventory by conducting monthly physical counts and reconciling variances
• Generates daily reorder reports, monitors inventory levels, and adjusts inventory min/max accordingly
• Works closely with accounting, purchasing and client on inventory and purchase order concerns
• Publishes material receiving reports and monthly reports for Accounts Payable Maintains accurate records for receiving reports and packing slips per the Record Retention Policy
• Fully responsibility for managing and completing a warehouse inventory audit at least annually
• Updates and maintains all inventory master and data files
• Reviews and approves new part numbers for stock and Customer Spare Parts (CSP)
• Must be knowledgeable with VAMS Asset Management system and utilize it to its full capability Identifies inventory problem areas and promptly communicates them up and through the organization
• Manages all obsolete items, including materials, uniforms, electrical gloves, and recyclables
• Addresses damaged goods and / or short orders
• Communicates with various departments to ensure adequate materials and supplies are on hand
• Promotes appropriate and professional relationships with client, internal customers and vendors
• Prepares items for shipment to customers, other sites, repair facilities, or for return to vendors
• Interfaces with third party freight services as needed
• Forwards documents to the appropriate area or person for materials that have SDS’s or certifications
•  Participates in the Reliability Centered Maintenance program
• Anticipates and provides support and warehouse coverage as needed
• Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning,
• scheduling, coaching, and counseling employees
• Participates in Veolia’s student internship program and manages student projects as appropriate
• Communicates job expectations, including planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions,
  recommending compensation actions, and adhering to policies and procedures
• Monitors attendance, payroll, prepares employee performance evaluations and administers disciplinary actions where applicable

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular exposure to warehouse and occasional exposure to plant environment.
• The employee will occasionally be required to work in outdoor weather conditions.
• The noise level for this environment is moderate.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Associated Degree from a two-year college in Materials Management, Logistics, or
  related business field is required. Bachelor Degree with a major in a similar or