Senior Warehouse Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Senior Warehouse Specialist to manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and order fulfilment. The role supports production, procurement, and sales teams while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of warehouse experience, ERP/WMS proficiency, and the ability to lead junior staff and coordinate domestic and international shipments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or inventory control experience.
• Experience using ERP systems and warehouse management or inventory control software.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments (parcel, LTL, freight).
• Hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping certification or ability to obtain one.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process inbound materials and shipments.
• Verify materials against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Coordinate dock scheduling and shipment prioritization.
• Prepare domestic and international shipping documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions in ERP and conduct cycle counts.
• Provide guidance to warehouse staff and support process improvements.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Shipping & receiving

Inventory management

ERP systems experience

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management

Inventory control systems

Job description

Senior Warehouse Specialist# Senior Warehouse Specialist**ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions** is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, which is the **global leader in access solutions**. Every day, we reimagine how people move through a **safer, more open world with ease**. If you’ve ever walked through an automatic door, stayed in a hotel, or gone through passport control, you’ve probably used one of our products or services. We have operations in **over 70 countries**, with over **52,000 colleagues** around the world.Our expertise in customer journey mapping, innovation, and service design leads to the invention of new solutions that create value for our clients and exceptional experiences for their end users. And we have a fantastic opportunity available at **PTI Security Systems** for a **Senior Warehouse Specialist.****Your Role in Keeping the Future in Safe Hands...**Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations, the **Senior Warehouse Specialist** is responsible for managing and coordinating daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, material staging, and order fulfilment activities. This role serves as an experienced operational resource within the warehouse, helping ensure accuracy, efficiency, safety, and continuity across warehouse processes. The Senior Warehouse Specialist also provides day-to-day operational support and guidance to temporary or junior warehouse staff while partnering closely with procurement, production, and sales teams to support business operations.**Key Responsibilities in your role...****Receiving & Inspection*** Receive, inspect, and process inbound materials and shipments in accordance with established procedures* Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation* Identify, document, and report damaged goods, shortages, quality concerns, or shipment discrepancies* Coordinate dock scheduling and shipment prioritization activities* Ensure incoming materials are accurately recorded, labeled, and stored in designated warehouse locations* Support timely disposition and resolution of receiving exceptions.**Order Fulfillment Coordination*** Review and manage sales orders for shipment readiness, accuracy and on-time fulfillment* Pick, pack, and prepare products for shipment according to order requirements and quality standards* Ensure packaging, labeling, carrier requirements, and shipping documentation standards are consistently met* Coordinate parcel, LTL, and freight shipments to support customer and operational requirements* Prepare domestic and international shipping documentation, including customs-related paperwork when required* Prepare and process hazardous materials and dangerous goods shipments in compliance with applicable transportation regulations* Monitor fulfillment timelines and proactively address shipment delays, discrepancies, or delivery issues.**Inventory Management & Accuracy*** Maintain organized inventory storage and effective material flow throughout the warehouse* Kit and stage materials for production and operational use* Maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP* Lead cycle count activities and support inventory accuracy through auditing, reconciliation, and corrective action efforts* Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.* Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory accuracy improvement programs.**Warehouse Operations*** Coordinate daily warehouse workflows and operational priorities to support business requirements* Provide training, guidance, and day-to-day support to warehouse associates, temporary personnel, and cross-functional team members* Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, material flow, and shipping performance* Coordinate activities with procurement, production, and sales teams* Monitor shipping and warehouse supply inventory levels and initiate replenishment requests as needed* Serve as a point of contact for warehouse operational issues and escalations* Support implementation of process improvements, warehouse organization initiatives, and standard operating procedures* Support operational reporting, performance tracking, and continuous improvement efforts**Equipment & Safety*** Ensure warehouse activities are performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements* Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.* Maintain compliance with hazardous materials shipping regulations and certification requirements* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment* Perform additional responsibilities and special projects assigned**Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent required* 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or inventory control experience preferred* Experience supporting shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment operations* Experience using ERP systems, carrier specific shipping applications, warehouse management, or inventory control systems* Experience coordinating domestic, international, parcel, LTL, and freight shipments* Experience working with customs documentation and international shipping requirements* Hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping certification or ability to obtain certification* Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and warehouse process optimization* Ability to manage competing operational priorities in a fast-paced environment* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication* Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate system records* Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification required**Physical Requirements*** Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds regularly* Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the warehouse for extended periods* Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and tools**What you can expect from us...*** A competitive total rewards package aligned with market benchmarks and role scope.* Access to tools, resources, and development opportunities to enhance technical expertise and career growth.* A collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.* Leadership support and clear expectations to enable success in delivering impactful mobile solutions.* The opportunity to contribute to products used by customers around the world in security and access solutions.**Application**You can submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. We will not consider applications received via e-mail or through other channels. We will review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.**About Us**Featured four times in Forbes’s most innovative companies worldwide, we deliver innovative, safe, and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to our customers. As a group, our goal is to help billions of people experience a more open world. We’re proud to boast leading positions across the majority of Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Oceania, offering products and services to our customers seeking solutions to their entrance and opening requirements, such as locks, doors, and entrance automation.#LI-MD1**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group**Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Application due2026-12-03FunctionSupply ChainExperience levelAssociateOffice presenceOnsiteLocationKennesaw, Georgia, United States