Warehouse Manager

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
 
This position will be located in: Chantilly , VA  

 

Job Summary

Leads and manages the operations, activities and employees of the Warehouse in providing services to our customers.   Manages and oversees all activities associated with the Warehouse and Delivery areas.  Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe and within BSE and government standards.  Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently.  Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions 

• Leads and manages the operations, activities and employees of the Warehouse in providing services to our customers.   
• Responsible for the security and maintenance of the building and grounds so the property is neat, safe and within BSE and government standards. 
• Oversees the supervisor responsible for safety and maintenance of all warehouse equipment and vehicles in accordance with BSE, our vendors and/or any government standards.
• Ensures the supervisor manages their team effectively so the warehouse is run efficiently.
• Optimizes delivery routes for efficiency and being customer centric.

Non-essential Functions

• Leads and manages the activities associated with our inventory process.  
• Completes cycle counting, controls inventory shortage and manages product expiration
• Ensures driver records are updated as needed to satisfy BSE and state and federal requirements
• Ensures all drivers meet Commercial Driver Licensing (CDL) requirements if they drive trucks that are above 26,000 lbs.
• Other duties as designated by manager or other designate.

Qualifications

• Four-year business or related degree or the equivalent in work experience. 
• Prior management experience with a minimum of five years of prior warehouse distribution and/or city desk experience preferred. 
• Good knowledge of electrical products or systems highly desired.  
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles.  
• Prior experience operating a forklift is preferred.  
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required.  
• Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Internet, Email and SAP software.  

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively plan and organize.  
• Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Floor to Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101 + lbs. - Occasionally
• Above Waist Lift:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Unilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all
• Bilateral Carry:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 101+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Occasionally
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all