Assistant Warehouse Manager

City Paper Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City Paper Company in Birmingham, AL is hiring an Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee stock levels, coordinate receiving and shipping, and maintain organized storage of packaging and promotional products.

You will train and guide warehouse staff, promote safe equipment use, and collaborate with operations leadership to improve processes and reduce errors. Proficiency with warehouse systems and ERP, plus basic Excel skills, is required.

Qualifications

• Strong stock control and inventory management experience.
• Experience in operations management within a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in safe forklift operation and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to use warehouse management or ERP systems; good computer skills (Excel, email, data entry).
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock levels, inventory accuracy, and orderly storage.
• Coordinate receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping activities.
• Train and guide warehouse staff; promote safety and process discipline.
• Use warehouse systems to track inventory and support replenishment.

Skills

Stock Control

Inventory Management

Operations Management

Forklift Operation

Data Entry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management software

Excel

Job description

Company Description

City Paper Company is a long-established provider of retail packaging and promotional marketing products, serving clients since 1897. The company specializes in branded retail shopping bags that act as walking billboards, along with a wide range of promotional items, printed collateral, signage, and everyday packaging such as gift wrap, tissue, boxes, ribbons, and accessories. City Paper Company emphasizes “Promotional Awesomeness,” ensuring that every brand touchpoint is distinctive and impactful. An award-winning in-house art department supports clients with custom product design and comprehensive branding or rebranding services. Prospective team members join a company focused on helping clients maximize their brand presence and building lasting customer relationships.

Role Description

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham, AL, supporting the overall efficiency and accuracy of warehouse operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing stock and inventory levels, coordinating receiving and shipping activities, and helping maintain organized storage of packaging and promotional products. This role assists in planning and monitoring workflow, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and dispatched correctly and on schedule. The Assistant Warehouse Manager helps train and guide warehouse team members, promotes safe equipment use and compliance with safety procedures, and collaborates with operations leadership to improve processes and reduce errors. The role also involves using warehouse systems to track inventory, identify discrepancies, and support timely replenishment of key items.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory-focused skills, including Stock Control, Inventory Control, and Inventory Management.
• Experience in Operations Management within a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in safe Forklift Operation and familiarity with other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to use warehouse management or ERP systems, with solid basic computer skills (e.g., Excel, email, data entry).
• Proven organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced settings.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the capacity to support and guide warehouse staff.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices for warehouse environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certifications in logistics, supply chain, or operations is a plus.
• Prior experience in packaging, printing, or promotional products distribution is beneficial.