Lead Warehouse

Advantage Solutions; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business solutions provider is seeking a talent for the Lead Warehouse position. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of a warehouse and distribution center to ensure projects are completed on time. The ideal candidate will oversee inventory management, personnel tasks, and quality control to maintain efficient workflow. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and more!

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse and/or fulfillment center operations required.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with software applications.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle fast-paced work environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project load of warehouse, ensuring timely completion.
• Perform quality control and assist in the receiving function of the warehouse.
• Develop schedules, assign tasks, and follow-up on project status.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Strong prioritization skills

Well-organized

Detail-oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Navision Accounting/Inventory Software system

Job description

Lead Warehouse

Job Locations

US-KS-Lenexa

Primary Posting Location : City

Lenexa

Primary Posting Location : State/Province

KS

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code

66210

Primary Posting Location : Country

US

Requisition ID

2025-436013

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Field Operations/Field Management

Minimum

USD $20.20/Hr.

Maximum

USD $26.54/Hr.

Summary

Lead Warehouse

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a talented Lead Warehouse whose primary role is to manage the day-to-day project load of the warehouse and distribution center team to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. Responsible for interfacing directly with office leadership and department staff to develop schedules, manage competing deadlines, assign tasks to other warehouse personnel, and follow-up to ensure completion. Provide quality control for large fulfillment orders by spot checking others' work for accuracy. Assist with the receiving function of the warehouse; ensure goods are received in good order, verify correct quantities, etc., and maintain vendor relationships to order products and materials for the warehouse.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer:

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Work with management to determine the amount of time necessary to complete given projects and assign human resources accordingly to ensure on-time completion.
• Assist in the execution of project work by fulfilling sales orders and preparing orders for shipment.
• Maintain accurate project files as required by the management team; copying and filing may be required.
• Employ best in class procedures for receiving inventory from our 3^rd party vendors; verifying quantities, inspecting merchandise, alerting individuals/teams who are affected by delivery and oversee proper storage of received materials.
• Attend meetings as necessary to ensure proper project planning and to elevate any issues that may become obstacles to meeting deadlines.
• Inspect finished goods, kits, and projects for defects; work directly with 3rd party suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of purchased goods and services.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent job-related experience required
• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse and/or fulfillment center operations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, web-browsers, and Navision Accounting/Inventory Software system

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The primary role of the Warehouse Lead is to manage the day-to-day project load of the warehouse and distribution center team to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. Responsible for interfacing directly with office leadership and department staff to develop schedules, manage competing deadlines, assign tasks to other warehouse personnel, and follow-up to ensure completion. Provide quality control for large fulfillment orders by spot checking others' work for accuracy. Assist with the receiving function of the warehouse; ensure goods are received in good order, verify correct quantities, etc., and maintain vendor relationships to order products and materials for the warehouse.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Scheduling work teams

• Work with management to determine amount of time necessary to complete given projects and assign human resources accordingly to ensure on-time completion.
• Manage limited human resources against project load that is constantly evolving.
• Resolve project scheduling conflicts as they arise.

Packing kits

• Assist in the execution of project work by fulfilling sales orders and preparing orders for shipment.

General facilities administrative work

• Maintain accurate project files as required by management team; copying and filing may be required.

Receiving inventory

• Employ best in class procedures for receiving inventory from our 3^rd party vendors; verifying quantities, inspecting merchandise, alerting individuals/teams who are affected by delivery and oversee proper storage of received materials.
• Print and distribute sales orders for processing by warehouse crew. Work with Product Sales team to receive sales orders and route to internal teams for timely and accurate processing.

Project status update meetings

• Attend meetings as necessary to ensure proper project planning and to elevate any issues that may become obstacles to meeting deadlines.

Quality Control

• Inspect finished goods, kits, and projects for defects. Address and resolve quality issues as they are discovered.

Vendor/Supplier Management

Work directly with 3rd party suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of purchased goods and services. Negotiate pricing and issue purchase orders where necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

3-5 years of experience in warehouse and/or fulfillment center operations

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Good interpersonal skills

Decision making skills

Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business

Strong prioritization skills

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Navision Accounting/Inventory Software system

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Reps Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a retail in-store environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 74 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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