Inbound Assistant Warehouse Manager

GovX Inc; Tennessee; On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector seeks an Assistant Warehouse Manager in Tennessee. This full-time role focuses on overseeing team production and improving processes within warehouse operations. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, a commitment to safety standards, and strong problem-solving abilities. Competitive salary and benefits include Paid Time Off and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee discounts on the GOVX website

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse lead role managing hourly employees.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• CSCP/CSCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Reverse Logistics team and daily operations.
• Optimizing warehouse processes for efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Building Leadership

Intermediate Knowledge of MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

NetSuite WMS

Job description

The Assistant Warehouse Manager (AWM) is a full-time exempt position that operates within the GOVX Fulfillment Center (GXFC) located in La Vergne, TN. This position is responsible for the ownership of assigned responsibilities within the GXFC facility such as overseeing team production, training initiatives and process improvements within warehouse operations. This role focuses on developing workforce skills, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring best practices in logistics, safety, and inventory management. The position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; typical work days and hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Reverse Logistics team, overseeing daily operations and processes.
• Production-based management role with an estimated 40% of on duty time spent in production with the Reverse Logistics team.
• Provide support to Inbound and Outbound Assistant Warehouse Managers with business operations.
• Coordinate and supervise assigned warehouse staff.
• Optimize warehouse processes for efficiency.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments for seamless operations and to promptly resolve inventory inquiries.
• Maintain business reporting logs utilized for audit of returned inventory to resolve discrepancies weekly or as needed.
• Support Inventory Control with bulk and open box operations.
• Oversee the implementation and compliance of safety and security protocols.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state safety regulations, including OSHA requirements.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Maintain and replenish consumables needed by Reverse Logistics, including breakroom and cleaning supplies.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional environment subject to state and local health ordinances. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, pallet jacks, photocopiers, and U-boats.

As an inclusion, below are physical demands that relate directly to the essential job duties and responsibilities for this role. Candidates must be able to complete the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Please consider the following:

• Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time.
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Operate equipment with repetitive motions (i.e., typing, scanning, packaging, etc.).

• Associate or bachelor's Degree or 3+ years of experience in a warehouse lead role managing hourly employees.
• CSCP/CSCM preferred.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• Thorough attention to detail, with a commitment to excellence.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems. Experience with NetSuite WMS is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and maintain accuracy while multi-tasking.
• Exhibits excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, team building leadership qualities, making informed decisions, and interpreting data.
• A proactive, positive attitude and demeanor focused on diagnosing and resolving issues.
• Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable delivering and receiving direct written and oral feedback.

Supervisory Experience
This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements
Minimal travel is expected for this position (less than 5%).

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.
• Competitive insurance benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) available.
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Group Accident, and Voluntary Life.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee discounts on the GOVX website.

Pay Range
$62,400.00 - $65,000.00 annually, exempt

AAP/EEO Statement
EOE. Veterans/Disabled

Position will require successful completion of a background check and drug testing prior to starting employment.

About GOVX, Inc.

Savings for Those Who Serve

GOVX was founded in 2011 to offer exclusive benefits to those who serve our country. The GOVX membership is comprised of current and former members of the American military, law enforcement, firefighting, medical services, and government personnel. We are dedicated to supporting these communities and to offering unique value to our members, while delivering an authentic platform for brands to reach our growing customer base. As the largest and fastest growing digital platform serving this deserving audience, we are committed to stretching the limits of ecommerce to deliver the best assortment for our members’ on-duty and off-duty needs.