Systems & Warehouse Manager

niagarawater; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara is seeking a Systems & Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse operations and IT systems integration. You will drive continuous improvement of the Warehouse Management System, oversee inventory, shipping and receiving, and coordinate cross-functional activities with production, sales, and purchasing.

The role emphasizes building a safe work culture, managing labor, and ensuring accurate cycle counts while maintaining efficient warehousing processes.

Qualifications

• 6 Years - Experience combined in managing a Warehouse Management System
• 6 Years - Experience in warehouse or logistics field
• 4 Years - Experience managing IT systems
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Responsibilities

• Oversees, manages and directly drives continuous improvement for WMS functionality and analytics.
• Plans, directs, and monitors all activities in the warehouse.
• Manages and schedules labor to meet demands and goals.
• Ensures maintenance of clean, safe and orderly warehouse.
• Coordinates training and safety programs for staff.

Skills

Warehouse management

Supply chain

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Tech

Tools

WMS

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Systems & Warehouse Manager

Oversees, manages and directly drives continuous improvement for utilizing, however not limited to: Warehouse management systems (WMS) functionality, business analytics, network resources, offering and/or implementing solutions that align with business directed goals. Supports the organization's supply chain strategy. Plans, directs, and monitors all activities in the warehouse.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Understands the WMS database structure.
• Performs advanced configuration of the WMS.
• Leads company initiatives to improve WMS functionality.
• Responsible for building and/or maintaining a safe work culture.
• Coordinates technical support for site or network operations and systems.
• Serves as site lead for systems implementations and modifications.
• Oversees activities of warehouse operations including training, shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety.
• Build a positive work environment.
• Manages all aspects of inventory.
• Manage and schedule labor appropriately to meet demands and goals.
• Oversee shipping and receiving discrepancies, RMA's.
• Training of forklift operators, administer road tests and certification.
• Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, - handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as production, sales, records control and purchasing.
• Direct salvage of damaged or unused material.
• Manage month end inventory and cycle counts to ensure physical inventories are reconciled timely.
• Ensure maintenance of clean, orderly and safe warehouse.
• Participate in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years - Experience combined in managing a Warehouse Management System
• 6 Years - Experience in warehouse or logistics field
• 4 Years - Experience managing IT systems
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ Years- Experience in managing a Warehouse Management System
• 10+ Years - Experience in warehouse or logistics field
• 6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise Engages in long term talent planning Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Information Tec