Assistant Receiver

Colonial Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Austin, TX is seeking an Assistant Receiver to support the Warehouse Manager and ensure efficient receiving, staging, replenishment and inventory control, with a focus on completing customer orders accurately and on time.

You will help with counting inventory, cycle counts, maintaining clean and safe docks, coordinating inbound trucks, and documenting discrepancies, while adopting best practices in distribution and using Outlook and Excel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of distribution best practices in receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze and report data to management clearly and concisely.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with superior work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Supports receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and supporting program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Ensures the warehouse is kept clean and in compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Covers for any other area of the warehouse as needed and supports day operations when the day manager is not available.
• Records and documents all appropriate documentation and report all discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Data analysis

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Motivate/influence staff

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Position Summary: The Assistant Receiver that will be responsible for working closely with the Warehouse Manager by providing support to the warehouse operations including receiving, staging, replenishing, and inventory control and ensuring that all customer orders are completed.

What you’ll do:

• Supports receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and supporting program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Ensures the warehouse is kept clean and in compliance with AIBand NFSstandards.
• Supports workloads and productivity and ensure that all receiving and put away is completed in a timely manner and inventory is maintained accurately.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Covers for any other area of the warehouse as needed and supports the day operation when day manager is not available.
• Records and document all appropriate documentation and report all discrepancies to AP, Purchasing, and Operations Management.
• Ensures inbound trucks are properly scheduled and product is in a wholesome intact condition.
• Properly receives inbound loads, records entries accurately, and scans products properly according to the purchase order.
• Monitors product levels and rotation.
• Helps stock, manage, and locate inbound product.
• Supports other warehouse functions when needed.
• Cleans and document sanitation in receiving docks and supports cleanliness throughout warehouse.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by finishing daily tasks and reporting appropriate receiving documents to AP and Operations Manager.
• Ensure Lumping checks are received and logged appropriately and to send to accounting.
• Any other tasks assigned.

About you:

• Leadership, and able to work as a team.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated success in implementing best practices in distribution, with a focus on receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze and report on data to management in a clear, concise manner.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Accurate with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organization skills with superior work ethic.
• Judgment and decision-making ability.
• Team player who works productively with wide range of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• The ability to make decisions, problem-solve, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in an ever-changing, warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems (Outlook, MS Excel) Ability to learn Canopy and other software as needed.
• Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices within receiving and inventory control.
• Ability to motivate, influence, communicate and engage with staff in all the company objectives.

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