Warehouse Manager

Job Number: 9979

External Description:

About This Role
 

Directly supervises Technical / Business Support and/or Production / Maintenance employees in Materials Planning and SIOP supporting Viessmann Climate Solutions at our Rhode Island facility. Plans and sets day-to-day operational objectives, including storing and shipping of products, planning activities, responding to inquiries, and checking quality of work. Prepares inventory control reports and manuals.
 

Job Description

Management: 

• Responsible for warehouse employees i.e., safety, training, and development and goal setting

• Manage warehouse employees to support company sales demand in an efficient and organized manner

• Daily prioritize and direct receiving, production, shipping and storage processes

• Maintain relationships with freight and parcel carriers, negotiate rates as needed

• Support company goals and initiatives by leading the team in executing directives from senior management
   

Warehouse: 

• Ensure all goods received, incoming and outgoing quantities, are verified, free of defects, and accurately processed in SAP

• Decide on the most cost-effective pricing for shipments, and verify against bills received

• Coordinate trucks and bills of material 

• Manage freight claims 

• Receive, tag, and store returned goods in the warehouse 

• Count raw and finished inventory to ensure accurate records (cycle-counting) 

• Manage and guide compliance with inventory control practices and ensure maintenance of physical and ERP inventory records through cycle-counting, location audits and material movement processes

• Coordinate shipments with multiple warehouse locations i.e., local off-site and 3PL warehouses
   

Building Maintenance: 

• Manage and oversee all building maintenance 

• Act as the first point of contact for all emergencies and security needs

• Available to receive potential telephone calls during “off regular hours” regarding “urgent” or emergency issues.

• Oversee building maintenance i.e., alarms, elevator maintenance, landscaping and general construction

• Approve supply orders pertaining to the daily functions and needs of the business
   

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3+ years of logistics or warehouse experience  

• 2+ years of inventory control experience

• 2+ years of people management experience

• 1+ years of working experience on MS Office

• Ability to pass an inhouse Forklift test 

• Able to be “on-call” for after-hours building emergencies
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Certification in Supply Chain Management (or equivalent)

• Certification or Degree in Lean Business Management

• Experience in ERP Systems (SAP) and sound computer knowledge

• An effective team player with proven coaching, organizational, performance management, leadership skills and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail with strong organizational and planning skills.

• Effective English communicate (verbal & written) throughout the organization including off-site stakeholders

Job Number: 30202272

Community / Marketing Title: Warehouse Manager

Location_formattedLocationLong: Rhode Island, US