Warehouse Manager

Flex; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Des Moines, Iowa to lead shipping, receiving, inventory control, material management, and offsite storage. You will ensure accurate and timely delivery to support production, partnering with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Project Management, and Logistics to optimize material flow.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in warehouse/logistics, and at least 2 years of leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, material management, or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and material flow.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving, and the materials group.
• Conduct regular audits to reconcile inventory with systems.
• Optimize inventory levels based on usage and forecasts.
• Collaborate with procurement to source materials.
• Ensure on-time material movement to support production.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/WMS

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Warehouse Manager located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Responsible for leading warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, material management, and offsite storage. Ensures materials and products are stored, tracked, and delivered accurately and on time to support production schedules while partnering with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Project Management, and Logistics to optimize material flow and inventory availability.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Oversee shipping and receiving and the materials group.
• Conduct regular audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Analyze usage patterns and demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to source and secure materials from suppliers.
• Managing the movement of material between external warehouses and the production facility.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material handling, touches, transportation, and storage costs.
• Improve warehouse space utilization and reduce congestion.
• Implement barcode scanning, inventory tracking, and other technologies to improve material visibility and transaction accuracy.
• Establish appropriate controls for high‑value, critical, and customer‑specific materials.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including production, procurement, quality control, and finance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the materials handling and storage areas.
• Partner closely with Planning & Scheduling to align material movement with production schedules.
• Work with Purchasing to resolve receiving discrepancies, supplier issues, and material shortages.
• Work with Production to ensure material is staged and available when required.
• Communicate material constraints and warehouse capacity issues that could impact production or customer delivery.

The Experience We're Looking To Add To Our Team

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, material management, manufacturing or supply chain operations
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience
• Proven experience in materials management, warehouse management, logistics, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and material flow
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business applications
• Experience with ERP/WMS or other inventory management systems

Physical Requirements

• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for the regular operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, or otherwise move about regularly.
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards.

AC29

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.

Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).