Stock Manager

Jobtailor; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Stock Manager in Santa Barbara to lead stocking teams, optimize inventory accuracy, and uphold safety standards. You will drive timely dock-to-stock operations, coordinate with purchasing, and ensure high levels of customer service and orderly warehouse conditions.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of stock management experience, expertise in supply chain and logistics, and hands-on skills with WMS, RF tech, and conveyors.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience as a stock manager.
• Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and time-sensitive distribution.
• Experience with WMS/inventory management systems, RF technology, and conveyor technology.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to dynamic order flow.
• Self-starter who can identify areas drifting behind in production and take proactive action to get back on track.
• Experience tracking metrics, including KPIs such as inbound/outbound productivity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the stocking team and ensure shelves are neat and orderly.
• Meet customer service goals consistently.
• Set picking goals for each warehouse area.
• Ensure dock to stock within 72 hours.
• Coordinate unloading of orders from vendors and stocking them.
• Maintain 5S standards and OSHA/DOT safety practices.
• Manage carrier relationships (FedEx, UPS, USPS) and local delivery.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Time sensitive distribution

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Proactive problem solving

Team management

Customer service orientation

Inventory control

Tools

WMS

RF technology

Conveyor technology

Forklift operation

OSHA knowledge

Hazmat handling

Clean/Valid Driver's License

Job description

• The Stock Manager is responsible for maintaining a high level of productivity, efficiency and customer service
• Manage the team responsible for stocking items on the shelves and ensuring the neat, orderly condition of the store
• Ensure customer service goals are continuously met
• Formulate and enforce picking goals for each area/zone of the warehouse
• Ensure dock to stock for most lines within 72 hours
• Work with purchasing to develop and implement procedures for unloading orders from vendors and stocking them on our shelves
• Ensure trucks/ trailers are efficiently and accurately loaded/ unloaded to support the efficient movement of goods and materials to their destinations to fulfill commitment to our customers and support sales objectives
• Work with dispatchers and outbound production team to enhance customer service via delivery vehicles
• Check in and post orders from hubs and vendors
• Maintain an accurate count of inventory
• Assist parts pullers to locate and identify parts
• Handle damaged deliveries, report damaged merchandise to shippers and vendors
• Coordinate with store manager and purchasing on inventory updates and replacements
• Maintain a meticulous standard for cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the warehouse
• Ensure that safety and compliance practices meet DOT and OSHA standards
• Maintain 5S warehouse principles are administered and followed on a routine basis
• Manage carrier (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) and local (contract) delivery relationships

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience as a stock manager
• Expertise in supply chain, logistics, and time sensitive distribution required
• Experience with WMS/ inventory management system, RF technology and conveyor technology
• Must possess ability to multi-task and adjust to dynamic order flow fluctuations as needed
• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to identify areas drifting behind in production and pro-actively take action to get back on track
• Experience in tracking metrics, including key performance indicators such as inbound/outbound productivity.
• Knowledge of automotive parts preferred
• Forklift, Hazmat and OSHA Certifications preferred
• Clean/ valid drivers license preferred
• Ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand/ walk for up to 10 hours, able to squat, bend and reach, able to climb and descend stairs safely (applies to locations with stairs)
• Ability to work powered equipment (forklift, cherry picker etc)
• Maintain and promote workplace safety

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and inventory control, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient operations. Proficient in utilizing WMS and RF technology to enhance productivity and customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management System
• Logistics Coordination
• Forklift Operation
• OSHA Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Control
• Time Sensitive Distribution
• Metrics Tracking
• Automotive Parts Knowledge
• 5S Warehouse Principles

Soft Skills

• Multi-Tasking
• Self-Starter
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Team Management
• Customer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift Certification
• Hazmat Certification
• OSHA Certification
• Clean/Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Updates
• Delivery Relationships
• Safety Practices
• Order Fulfillment

Tools & Technologies

• WMS
• RF Technology
• Conveyor Technology