Head Of Warehouse and Inventory

Firstaff Personnel Consultants Ltd; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A staffing agency is seeking a Warehouse & Inventory Manager in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The role requires at least 8 years of experience in warehouse management, proficiency in operations, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining safety standards while managing inventory and logistics. Bilingual ability in English is essential. This opportunity offers a chance to lead operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees.
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate in more than one language – English is a must.

Responsabilités

• Ensure warehouse operates at peak efficiency with customer satisfaction.
• Develop warehouse operations systems for product handling and storage requirements.
• Train and manage warehouse team to solve operational issues.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Effective communication

Collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in logistics or supply chain management

Description du poste

The successful warehouse & inventory manager must possess a blend of organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication. These skills are integral to managing inventory, leading staff, and ensuring smooth warehouse operations.

• manage inventory levels
• organize storage
• oversee shipping and receiving
• implement safety protocols
• manage warehouse staff

Experience:

• Receiving and Inspection: Unloading, Inspecting, and Verifying Shipments
• Receiving Process
• Put-Away
• Picking Process
• Packing
• Dispatching
• Returns
• Value-Adding in Warehouse Management Systems

Education and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Eight or more years of experience in a warehouse role managing hourly employees
• Proficiency with warehouse procedures and policies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff
• Ability to deliver effective feedback, both written and verbal
• Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in logistics or supply chain management
• Ability to communicate in more than one language – English is a must
• Experience in the defense industry sector is a plus
• DG goods warehouse management is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, gate processes, and shipping methods
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
• Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations
• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance when necessary
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention
• Oversee and manage logistics for transporting products to customers and company facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages

Note to Applicants: All applicants' CVs will be reviewed, and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email or mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff. If, however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.