Receiving Manager

VIP Distributing Co.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Company 401K with company match

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Personal Days

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Performance incentives

Job summary

VIP Distributing Co. in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced Receiving Manager to oversee inbound receiving operations at a GM accessory distribution warehouse. This role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and inventory integrity while coordinating with multiple departments and using NetSuite WMS.

The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and a hands-on approach to improve efficiency and service levels in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, preferably in receiving or automotive parts/accessories.
• Experience supervising or managing a team is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite WMS is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily receiving operations, including unloading, inspection, verification, and system receipt of incoming merchandise.
• Supervise, train, and motivate receiving personnel.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries with carriers, suppliers, and warehouse operations.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Process receipts and maintain accurate inventory transactions within NetSuite WMS.
• Use NetSuite to research inventory, receiving records, purchase orders, discrepancies, and product information.
• Ensure damaged, short, over, or incorrect shipments are properly documented and resolved.
• Investigate and correct receiving and inventory discrepancies in NetSuite.
• Ensure products are properly labeled, staged, and moved to designated storage locations.
• Monitor receiving productivity, accuracy, safety, and service levels.
• Prepare and communicate receiving and inventory performance reports and metrics to warehouse management.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Logistics certification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Industry: Automotive Accessories Distribution

Department: Warehouse Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Receiving Manager to oversee receiving operations at a General Motors accessory distribution warehouse in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The Receiving Manager will be responsible for ensuring that incoming automotive accessories and related products are received accurately, efficiently, and safely while maintaining inventory accuracy and meeting warehouse service requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong warehouse leadership experience and hands‑on experience using NetSuite as a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or a comparable inventory and warehouse management platform.

What We Offer

• Industry leading Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx
• Company paid Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment/Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with company match
• Voluntary benefits including Short Term Disability / Accident/Critical Illness/Universal Life/Cancer and Vision
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Personal Days
• Bereavement leaveEmployee discounts
• Referral bonuses
• Performance Incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily receiving operations, including unloading, inspection, verification, and system receipt of incoming merchandise.
• Supervise, train, and motivate receiving personnel.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries with carriers, suppliers, and warehouse operations.
• Verify quantities, part numbers, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Process receipts and maintain accurate inventory transactions within NetSuite WMS.
• Use NetSuite to research inventory, receiving records, purchase orders, discrepancies, and product information.
• Ensure damaged, short, over, or incorrect shipments are properly documented and resolved.
• Investigate and correct receiving and inventory discrepancies in NetSuite.
• Ensure products are properly labeled, staged, and moved to designated storage locations.
• Monitor receiving productivity, accuracy, safety, and service levels.
• Ensure receiving procedures are consistently followed and accurately reflected in NetSuite.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Work closely with Inventory Control, Shipping, Purchasing, Customer Service, and other departments.
• Identify process improvements that increase receiving efficiency, inventory accuracy, and warehouse throughput.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area.
• Prepare and communicate receiving and inventory performance reports and metrics to warehouse management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse or distribution experience, preferably in receiving or automotive parts/accessories.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite WMS is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, inventory control, and warehouse procedures.
• Experience working with purchase orders, inventory transactions, and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping documentation.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn and utilize NetSuite functionality effectively.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced distribution environment and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to safely operate or oversee the use of material‑handling equipment, as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or logistics certification is a plus.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions
• Positive attitude
• Motivated
• Lift cartons/objects up to 100 lbs continuously and all day
• Basic oral and written communication Lift cartons/objects up to 100 lbs continuously and all day
• Willing to submit to a pre‑employment background check and drug screen

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.