Assistant Manager - Warehouse Operations

Kent Building Supplies; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for an Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations. In this role, you will oversee daily operations within the warehouse, handle logistics, and develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency. This position requires strong knowledge in warehouse management and exceptional leadership skills to foster a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management System.
• Experience in warehouse operations and business processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to manage communication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance in operations.
• Manage daily scheduling and planning for efficiency.
• Develop strategies to control and reduce operational costs.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Operational Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Manager of Logistics & Operations to join the Metro Operations Center team in the Halifax market. The primary job function is to plan and direct the daily requirements of thewarehouse, shipping, receiving departments as well as coordinate the logistics of all inbound shipments. The right candidate will also be adept at effectively creating, implementing, and directing policies, objectives, and involved in the shipping department in conjunction with corporate oversight andgoals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all attributes of Health and Safety are maintained
• Daily Warehouse Operations
• Scheduling & Planning Efficiencies
• Receiving and Reverse Logistics
• Location Management
• Optimize Freight Flow
• Develop and implement strategies/initiatives to control and reduce operational costs
• Drive Operational Excellence
• Establish, Implement and Measure KPI’s
• Customer Deliveries
• Assisting in hiring and onboarding employees
• Support the HR team in executing initiatives
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management System
• Experience in warehouse operations, business processes
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of MS Office – MS Project, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to recognize operational problems, challenges or opportunities that may arise and work with functional and management teams to evaluate and provide solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships throughout the organization
• Comfortable speaking with stakeholders from all areas of the business at all levels of leadership
• Excellent time management and communication skills