Warehouse Manager I

HMSHost; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Manager I in Calgary to oversee warehouse operations and staff. The role includes scheduling, supervising associates, and managing inventory. Candidates should have experience in inventory management and excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Outlook. A valid driver's license with 2 years of driving experience is also required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Inventory Management/Merchandising/Retail experience.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Valid State Driver’s License and minimum 2 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing overall warehouse activities and personnel.
• Supervising and training warehouse associates.
• Ensuring timely and accurate ticketing of items.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Post-high school education (2 years preferred)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Summary:

The Warehouse Manager I is responsible for managing the overall warehouse activities of a location with low sales volume and routine operations. This includes leading warehouse personnel, purchasing, product receiving and storage, facilitating the use of the Retail Management System, auditing its data for accuracy, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management.

This is an exempt position and typically reports to the General Manager, depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepares daily scheduling of warehouse personnel in accordance with business needs
2. Supervises and trains all warehouse associates
3. Ensures purchases are in accordance with company specifications and are from approved vendors; provides feedback to Management regarding item and vendor issues
4. Oversees the ticketing of all items to ensure the process is timely, accurate, and in accordance with company standards
5. Manages the data flow from ordering and receiving forms, and ensures data is correctly entered into the Retail Management System
6. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels
7. Fosters open communication between warehouse and other management staff

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires a High School diploma or general education development (GED) diploma; 2 years of formal post-high school education preferred
• Requires a minimum of 1 year Inventory Management/Merchandising/Retail experience in low volume and/or multi-unit Food and Beverage or Merchandise operations or other related management experience
• Requires 2 years minimum of driving experience and a valid State Driver’s License
• Requires excellent time management skills, project management skills, and proven presentation skills
• Requires a high level of computer literacy, including expertise in Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Requires the ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions
• Requires the ability to safely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Requires operation of heavy equipment or vehicles

Source: HMSHost