Warehouse Manager & Purchasing Support

Sterling Fleet Outfitters; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Manager, where your leadership will drive the success of the warehouse team. This role emphasizes teamwork and innovation, allowing you to implement Lean practices and improve inventory management. With a strong focus on professional growth and a supportive culture, you will lead a small team to achieve operational excellence. If you have a passion for continuous improvement and a knack for organization, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Bonus/profit sharing eligibility

Excellent medical benefits

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading a team in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory cycle counts and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse team meetings to meet objectives and priorities.
• Oversee management of freight vendors and ensure timely shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid Training

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Sterling Fleet Outfitters exists to help companies Get More Done. Who does not want to embody that statement? Time is a finite resource. To not make the most of every minute is not in our DNA and we do not believe it’s in our customers either. The question to ask now is: What is your “More”? Is it more billable hours on a job? More time at home with your family? Whatever it means to you, we help you and our customers accomplish it.

Sterling is where electricians, plumbers, telecom contractors, and HVAC technicians come for van and truck equipment that boosts their productivity. Some have a single vehicle while others operate large fleets, but whether big or small, they all rely on the innovative thinking and quality workmanship we offer.

Since we were launched in 2002, we’ve expanded to become Western Canada’s premier commercial vehicle outfitter and recognized throughout North America. We owe much of our 22 years of success to the efforts of our smart, efficient, and hardworking team members. As part of our goals for growth, we are looking for a motivated and organized Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse shipping & inventory team and support in the purchasing function.

About the Role:
This role involves leading a small team of 2 – 3 shipping and receiving team members. You will work closely with our purchasing manager and operations manager and management teams to drive the growth and success of Sterling. You will also be collaborating with our sales, operations and product development team bringing new innovative products to our customers. We’re a family business with big goals, where everybody is involved and teamwork is key to execution. There is no place for bureaucracy and egos. You will execute and hone the Sterling warehouse and inventory management plan to expand Sterling’s leadership position in the market.

Who you are:
You want to be part of a company who is striving to always be the best. You’re somebody who can lead but also likes getting hands-on in the day to day. You have planned and executed accurate inventory cycle counts for multiple years. You can extract and analyze trends and insights from ERP systems, but you still have a strong bias for action and getting things done. You are excited about continuous improvement and understand how to use Lean thinking to see and eliminate waste.

You align with our values below:

Professional: We lead the industry with our expertise and capabilities. We are interested and enthusiastic about our client’s success.

Innovative: We look at the problem from a different angle. Nobody can solve challenges like us.

Honesty: We tell the truth. If we make a mistake, we make it right. We do what we say we are going to do.

Winners: We work as a team, we solve challenges, we find a way to win.

Happiness: We are respectful & we smile and show enthusiasm.

What you will do:

• Lead warehouse team weekly and daily meetings to ensure objectives and priorities are met.
• Lead and conduct the annual cycle count plan.
• Lead continuous improvement & Lean thinking in the warehouse and shop to ensure inventory is labeled and stored effectively for the most efficient operation.
• Oversee management of freight vendors. Ensure all freight claims are tenaciously followed up.
• Support the Purchasing team with daily purchasing tasks.
• Management oversight to ensure all outgoing and incoming orders are shipped or received on time.
• Assist in the development, training, and adherence of the department policies & standards.

Your Experience:

• 3+ years in leading a team.
• 5 years’ experience in a distribution/warehouse environment.
• Proven record of tracking and improving results.
• Experience with set up and execution of inventory cycle counts.
• Experience with logistics, cross-border LTL freight, and freight claims management.
• Experienced Excel user and ERP system or detailed software navigation and data entry experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational planning skills; team player with a collaborative working style.
• Automotive/Mechanical background considered an asset.
• First Aid Training certificates considered an asset.
• Successful candidate must complete a criminal background check.

Key Benefits of working at Sterling:

● Strong team culture, motivation to grow, no egos and a willingness to learn.

● Competitive pay + bonus/profit sharing eligibility after probationary period.

● Excellent medical benefits.

● Ideally situated in the Langley/Surrey area of BC’s Fraser Valley.

Want to learn more about Sterling? Check out our careers page: https://sterlingfleetoutfitters.com/careers/