Inbound Operations Lead: Efficient Receiving & Stocking

NAPA Auto Parts; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa Auto Parts seeks an Inbound Operations Supervisor to lead receiving freight and stocking activities. You will design efficient methods to ensure loads are scheduled and received on time, reconcile paperwork, and stock sellable parts while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will drive engagement and problem-solving among teammates, supervise inbound teams, and coordinate with the Inbound Operations Manager to optimize operations and workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination.
• 1+ years’ experience within a distribution center or similar environment.
• Ability to comply with all safety requirements pertaining to job functions and general distribution center safety requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong organizational skills detail oriented.
• Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be capable of lifting/moving heavy items up to 60 lbs.
• Must be forklift and pallet jack certified.
• Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and implement inbound operations by instructing employees, monitoring progress, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Design and maintain organization of inbound freight scheduling and unloading, receiving dock, stocking activities, housekeeping, and protocols.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations, providing a safe environment for employees.
• Maintain awareness of budget planning and enforce cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Lead warehouse associates, promoting engagement and empowerment to solve problems and make decisions.
• Collaborate with DC management to investigate and resolve receiving errors and prevent recurrence.
• Schedule team hours to ensure peak period coverage and efficiency.
• Protect assets; ensure equipment is used properly and receipts are obtained for merchandise.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Mentor team members and foster problem-solving and decision-making to drive success.
• Oversee reconciliation of received loads daily for proper receiving of product.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Judgment

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Promapp

Power BI

Visio

Job description

Napa Auto Parts seeks an Inbound Operations Supervisor to lead receiving freight and stocking activities. You will design efficient methods to ensure loads are scheduled and received on time, reconcile paperwork, and stock sellable parts while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will drive engagement and problem-solving among teammates, supervise inbound teams, and coordinate with the Inbound Operations Manager to optimize operations and workflow.