Warehouse Manager (Edmonton)

Warehouse Manager

Title Warehouse ManagerDate Posted 03 18 2015Job Type Direct HireJob Location Edmonton Alberta Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the direct management and handling of all distribution functions at the organization s distribution hub. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight as well as adherence to legislative safety and organizational policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee all location distribution operations. Monitor financial performance to ensure the department is meeting or exceeding budgetary commitment. Analyzes and report on the daily monthly and annually department s key performance indicators and industry trends. Supervise the reception handling distribution and storage of all freight product and supplies that come in and out of corporate warehouses. Ensure all internal and external orders are shipped to branches customers in a timely manner and in adherence to delivery schedules. Communicate all delays or variances in inbound outbound freight to the appropriate parties. Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage and to achieve full warehouse optimization. Take into account full implications of freight turnover size weight and other factors when allocating warehouse space. Enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment. Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and or hazardous materials. Supervise a team of warehouse employees including hiring delegation training performance evaluation disciplinary actions and termination. Assess the need for and arrange the purchase of moving equipment like trailers forklifts crash pads dollies and so on. Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters make adjustments where necessary. Ensure that all direct reports adhere to company policies and procedures. Performs other duties as required. REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS High School diploma G.E.D. or equivalent Post Secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred 3 years of direct work experience in a warehouse management function or supply chain management position. Direct working knowledge of operations warehouse management and transportation management. Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems. Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems as well as implementation experience. Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID) bar code systems and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required. Strong knowledge of SCM systems as well as Microsoft Office products including Excel Word and PowerPoint. Experience in managing third-party logistics providers. Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team. Excellent planning and resource allocation skills. TO APPLY Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to our Lead Consultant Billy Price at billy(at)excel.bc.ca