Inbound Manager (Warehouse)

Lippert; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Vacation, holiday and personal days

Job summary

Lippert is seeking an Inbound Manager to ensure inbound freight is received and stocked on time. This role reports to the General Manager of the Distribution Center and leads a growing team.

Responsibilities include supervising the inbound team, coordinating truck schedules, validating packing slips with Purchasing and AP, and ensuring accurate put-away and dock security. This position emphasizes safety and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor level degree required.
• 10+ years of warehouse experience.
• Must be able to operate various types of forklifts.
• Experience managing 20+ people; multi-shift leadership a plus.
• Hands-on leadership role with safety focus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Inbound department team members.
• Schedule inbound trucks to ensure consistent dock flow and minimize detention charges.
• Validate packing slips with Purchasing and AP to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Reconcile material transfer order discrepancies with DC team.
• Coordinate with Parcel, LTL, and truck dispatchers for inbound freight flow.
• Ensure dock and drop trailer security and accuracy of put-away.
• Lead dock operations and daily/weekly reporting; keep stage bins clean.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team player

Decision making

Computers

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Job description

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping,growingand bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries.

We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary

The Inbound Manager is responsible for ensuring that all inbound freight is received and stocked accurately within expected due dates. This role reports directly to the General Manager of the Distribution Center.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise Inbound department team members.
2. Schedule inbound trucks to ensure a consistent flow on the dock while preventing detention charges.
3. Work with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to validate packing slip accuracy to ensure timely payment to our vendors.
4. Communicate with internal Distribution Center team members to reconcile discrepancies on material transfer orders.
5. Work with Parcel, LTL, and Truck load dispatchers and drivers to ensure a consistent flow of inbound freight.
6. Ensure that dropped trailers in the yard are secured.
7. Hold team accountable for accuracy on the dock and put away process.
8. Perform daily and weekly reporting requirements. Ensure all stage bin locations are clean before leaving for the day.

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency/coaching
2. Leadership Skills
3. Organizational skills and thoroughness
4. Team player with initiative
5. Decision making skills and time management
6. Proficient with computers
7. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

Oversee growing team that may exceed 20+ team members in the next year.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee will be on his/her feet for up to 10 hours per day. It will require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, etc. The employee may need to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position, which will result in at least 40 hours of work per week. The workdays will be Monday through Friday with several Saturdays expected.

Travel

The position will require less than 10% travel. All travel will be domestic.

Required Education and Experience

Associates or Bachelor level degree

10+ years of warehouse experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Managing direct reports.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate passion for safety.

Experience with Manhattan WMS preferred.

Experience in a growing operation.

Experience managing 20+ people. Multi-shift leadership a plus

Must be able to operate various types of forklifts.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be expected to unload trucks, breakdown freight, stack freight, and put product away as necessary.

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs consistently.

Demonstrated experience training associates will be a key factor in who we hire for this role.

Team player that understands that servicing our customers is why we are here. Must be willing to do what you can to make that happen.

Strong experience with Microsoft Office.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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