Assistant Warehouse Manager - Inventory & Operations Lead

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

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.