Warehouse Manager

Ketchum & Walton, Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ohio is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee local operations, ensuring safety and compliance while managing inventory and logistics. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in warehousing, manage relationships with logistics providers, and support a culture of safety. This full-time position involves significant interaction with team members and responsibility for operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of combined management experience in Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with inventory control and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance and maintain clean warehouse.
• Manage inventory planning and control operations.
• Coordinate and execute delivery schedules for shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory Control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management Software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Overview

The warehouse manager manages all aspects of Ketchum & Walton's local warehouse operation. This key leadership role ensures safety compliance, successful inventory management, goods delivery, and labor management where applicable.Responsibilities

Responsibilities

In support of the growth of Ketchum & Walton, responsibilities will include but are not strictly limited to the following:

Safety

• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse.
• Cultivate a culture of safety and compliance within a local operation by leading and championing workplace safety efforts.
• Conduct periodic hazard assessments and report findings to the Director of Warehouse Operations and local leadership team.
• Ensure all MHE, tools, vehicles, and dock equipment are adequately maintained and in safe working condition.
• Conduct accident investigations and root cause analysis to minimize risk in the workplace.

Inventory Management

• Assist with inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting, and inventory control operations
• In conjunction with the local sales team, create and maintain an approved stock list
• Develop and maintain min/max levels for stock items.
• Create purchase orders for stock items
• Properly inspect and receive inbound shipments and report damage and/or discrepancies to the vendor.
• Audit outbound shipments to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and root cause analysis on large inventory variances
• Develop a plan for slow-moving products.
• Coordinate and execute slotting and space utilization efforts.
• Oversees the production of “custom” filters.
• Coordinate the returned goods process with the sales team, customers, and vendors.
• Ensures all Customer Allocated Inventory is maintained as required.

Logistics and Shipping

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers (where applicable)
• Research customers’ needs to maintain 100% on-time delivery.
• Coordinate and develop delivery schedules for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Oversee order fulfillment.
• Generate shipping documentation (packing slips & BOL).
• Load and unload materials for outbound and inbound loads.
• Manage UPS shipping software and printer
• Support for walk-in filter sales (in specific markets)
• Filter delivery (in specific markets)
• Custom filter size assembly (in specific markets)

General

• Responsible for training and development of Warehouse Coordinator (where applicable)
• Labor relations – Lead third-party labor and be the primary POC for the temp agency
• Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment that delivers results.
• Uphold the organization’s policies and standards, ensuring all regulatory requirements are followed.

You have the following experience (at a minimum)

• 3 years of combined management experience in Warehousing or Third-Party Logistics
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with inventory control, inventory reconciliation, and cycle counting
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in relevant fields are a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, squat, turn, reach, pull, push, balance, and lift objects up to 50 lbs for an extended period.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move about for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand and balance throughout the shift while operating powered industrial equipment
• Regularly work in a warehouse environment and possibly outside in the heat and cold.

You have the following technical skills:

• Microsoft Suite
• Proficiency in warehouse management software and inventory control systems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.Reports to: Director of Warehouse OperationsStatus: Full-TimeJob Class: Exempt