Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor - HVAC/Plumbing

Blaze Heating Cooling Electrical Plumbing Generators; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Security & growth

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

Blaze Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical in Durham, NC, seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and support field teams across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical projects.

The role emphasizes inventory optimization, asset protection, and team leadership. The compensation ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 yearly, with benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced trades environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory, logistics, or operations experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, construction, or home-services experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with inventory management and business software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop processes and hold others accountable to them.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials and equipment commonly found in a trades warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, organization, cleanliness, and security.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general service materials.
• Establish and maintain minimum/maximum stocking levels for commonly used parts and supplies.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and properly store incoming materials and equipment.
• Coordinate material staging for installations, service work, and special projects.
• Manage inventory counts, cycle counts, discrepancies, returns, and warranty materials.
• Work with purchasing and operations leadership to reduce unnecessary inventory and material waste.
• Maintain an organized system so technicians can quickly locate and obtain needed materials.
• Monitor technician truck stock and help establish consistent truck inventory standards.
• Maintain appropriate controls for tools, equipment, refrigerant, high-value inventory, and other company assets.
• Lead, train, schedule, and hold accountable warehouse personnel as applicable.
• Build processes that make it easier for technicians and installers to get what they need and get into the field quickly.
• Partner closely with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, dispatch, purchasing, and operations leadership.
• Track warehouse and fleet performance and communicate issues requiring leadership attention.
• Maintain vendor relationships and hold vendors accountable for pricing, quality, and turnaround time.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and eliminate unnecessary downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional warehouse environment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Driver's license

Fleet coordination

Tools

Inventory software

Fleet management software

Job description

Blaze Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical in Durham, NC, seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and support field teams across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical projects.

The role emphasizes inventory optimization, asset protection, and team leadership. The compensation ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 yearly, with benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced trades environment.