Strategic Warehouse & Materials Lead — Houston

Dynamic SLR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic SLR in Houston is seeking a strategic, hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our Houston transit warehouse. This role owns warehouse operations, inventory management, procurement, material planning, project staging, and staff performance.

You will anticipate future material and capacity needs, improve warehouse systems, control costs, and ensure installation crews have the correct materials on time. This position demands ownership, urgency, and decisive, clear communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse operations or related supply chain roles.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience leading warehouse staff and daily performance.
• Ability to read and interpret design plans or project documents.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, inventory control, project staging, shipping, and material distribution.
• Develop and execute a warehouse and materials strategy that supports installation volume, inventory accuracy, cost control, and future growth.
• Lead warehouse employees by establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and holding the team accountable for safety, accuracy, and deadlines.
• Review installation schedules, design plans, and project documents to forecast material needs and create accurate bills of materials.
• Ensure all required materials are ordered, received, verified, and staged before the scheduled installation date.
• Respond immediately to shortages, damaged materials, vendor delays, inventory discrepancies, and other issues that could affect a project.
• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, purchase orders, cycle counts, and material movement through the ERP or warehouse management system.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, track open orders, and identify sourcing options that balance cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Partner with Project Management, Scheduling, Design, Service, and Installation teams to confirm project readiness and resolve material-related issues.
• Communicate risks early, provide clear status updates, and bring possible solutions when escalating an issue.
• Establish warehouse procedures, performance metrics, and inventory controls that improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and safety-compliant warehouse.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Ownership / accountability

Decision making

Communication skills

Reading design plans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP / WMS systems

Job description

Dynamic SLR in Houston is seeking a strategic, hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our Houston transit warehouse. This role owns warehouse operations, inventory management, procurement, material planning, project staging, and staff performance.

You will anticipate future material and capacity needs, improve warehouse systems, control costs, and ensure installation crews have the correct materials on time. This position demands ownership, urgency, and decisive, clear communication.