Manager, Warehouse Operations

Joseph Ribkoff Inc.; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Ribkoff Inc. Montreal Corporate Head Office, including CA1 and BG1, seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse activities, ensure efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods, and lead a skilled team.

The role emphasizes inventory accuracy, process improvements, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. You will coordinate with customer service, suppliers, and transport partners to meet deadlines, manage stock control, and drive operational excellence across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in business administration is a plus.
• 5+ years of warehouse operations experience.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent data entry and data processing skills.
• Proficient in schedule and report creation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains receiving, inventory management and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs.
• Accomplishes warehouse operations by recruiting, selecting, training, and coaching employees.
• Meets warehouse operations by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, and scheduling expenditures.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage.
• Ensuring a well-coordinated reception of all materials, items, and products, and making sure they are sorted, labelled, and stored per company standards and policies.

Skills

Bilingual French-English

Leadership & management

Data entry & processing

Schedule & report creation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration (plus)

Diploma or bachelor in transportation/supply chain/retail management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with.

Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create.

Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance.

Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities.

Job summary:

Responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities in both CA1 and BG1, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of goods. Manages inventory accuracy, implements process improvements, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. Leads and develops the warehouse team to achieve operational excellence, optimize productivity, and support overall business objectives.

Responsible for:

• Maintains receiving, inventory management and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs.
• Accomplishes warehouse operations by recruiting, selecting, training, and coaching employees.
• Meets warehouse operations by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, and scheduling expenditures.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
• Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage.
• Ensuring a well-coordinated reception of all materials, items, and products, and making sure they are sorted, labelled, and stored per company standards and policies
• Manages warehouse operations by stock control, inventory management, and motivating employees.
• Develops warehouse design by planning layout, product flow, and product handling systems.
• Develops warehouse operations systems by analysing process workflow and implementing changes.
• Achieves warehouse operations by contributing recommendations and following policies.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciles with ERP systems.
• Maintains the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts.
• Improves staff performance by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees.
• Ensuring delivery deadlines, picking accuracy, service level and quality objectives are met
• Liaising with customer service, suppliers, and transport companies, and operating IT and mechanical systems.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s in business administration is a plus. A Warehouse Manager position generally requires a candidate to have a diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as transport management, supply chain management, retail management, operational research, business management, economics, or business information systems.
• 5+ years of warehouse operations experience. Previous management experience, especially in a similar environment (Fashion Retail) is a plus.
• Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written). - Due to the nature of the position and regular interactions with customers, business partners, and/or colleagues outside of Quebec, fluency in both French and English (spoken and written) is required to ensure effective communication and high-quality service.
• Excellent data entry and data processing skills
• Proficient in schedule and report creation
• Skilled in analysing information
• Ability to multitask on a team and alone
• Ability to manage processes successfully
• Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate work
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Understanding of safety rules
• Knowledge of general software and applications

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.