Receiving Manager FT

Buchheit Family of Companies; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit Family of Companies is seeking a Receiving Manager for our Distribution Center in Murray, KY. You will lead receiving staff, oversee shipments, ensure accuracy, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership, 2+ years of receiving experience, and the ability to supervise inventory systems and forklift operations. Excellent communication and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of receiving experience.
• Basic math, data entry, and computer skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Flexibility to work any open store hours.
• Ability to supervise forklift operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and verify against POs.
• Oversee incoming items, verify quantities, note discrepancies, and update inventory records.
• Organize and maintain stock; supervise tagging, labeling, and proper storage.
• Operate forklift or assist in loading/unloading as needed.
• Review and improve receiving processes; retrain staff as necessary.
• Ensure safety procedures and compliance with regulations in the warehouse.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Data entry

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Distribution Center - Receiving

REPORTS TO: Distribution Center Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

Position Summary

Receiving managers take in supplies and other items shipped to the location. They are strong leaders who oversee receiving department staff and operations. Your hands-on leadership and management expertise will allow our organization to grow. This job is composed of a variety of tasks that are covered by general operating procedures but will also require extensive individual judgment to ensure successful operation of your area of the store.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments
• One of the most important responsibilities for receiving managers is to oversee incoming items that arrive at their facility. They review purchase orders and match shipped items to those that were ordered, note any discrepancies, document items received, and update inventory databases.
• Organize and Maintain Stock
• Once shipments have been received and logged, it is up to receiving managers to ensure that all items are properly tagged, labeled, and stored safely within the warehouse. They will supervise receiving teams to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move supplies and place them on shelving or stack them properly as required.
• Review receiving processes
• Periodically review warehouse processes to make sure that operations are running smoothly and efficiently. They will update any changes to receiving processes and retrain warehouse personnel as needed.
• Ensure Safe Warehouse Operations and Supply Storage
• Safety is a main priority for any business, and it is up to receiving managers to oversee the implementation of safety practices and processes within a warehouse. They make sure that all safety procedures comply with state and federal regulations, post safety information for employee review, train employees in safety methods, and maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Be familiar with and enforce all policies and procedures
• Oversee assigned area through effective delegation and management of work, team members’ time, and resources
• May operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading, unloading, or moving merchandise and materials
• Additional duties, as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of receiving experience
• Understand and calculate basic math and possess basic computer and data entry skills
• Management experience is preferred
• Flexibility to work any open store hours
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Highly motivated leader capable of motivating others to achieve company goals
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to:
• Multi-task, coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Effectively communicate in-person and over the phone
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position
• Prioritize, accurately multi-task, adhere to deadlines, and learn in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a "legal" disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.