Warehouse Manager

Axiom; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and offsite storage to ensure accurate, safe, and timely material flow.

You will lead a cross‑functional team, implement ERP/WMS tools, drive inventory accuracy, reduce handling costs, and collaborate with planning, purchasing, production, and finance to align material movement with schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in warehouse, logistics, material management, manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience with ERP/WMS or other inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping and receiving and the materials group.
• Conduct regular audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Analyze usage patterns and forecast demand to optimize inventory levels.
• Collaborate with procurement to source materials and resolve shortages.
• Manage movement of materials between external warehouses and the production facility.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material handling, costs, and storage space.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in storage areas.
• Partner with Planning to align material movement with production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/WMS systems

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.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

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.

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall management, organization, and performance of the company’s warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, material management, and offsite storage operations. This position ensures that materials, components, finished products, and equipment are received, stored, controlled, and delivered to production and customers accurately, safely, and on schedule.

The Warehouse Manager will oversee the flow of material from receiving through storage, production staging, shipment, and offsite storage, while maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring material is available when needed to support production schedules.

This role will work closely with Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, Production, Project Management and Logistics to ensure material availability and efficient movement of inventory throughout the organization.

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.

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Axiom 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 Axiom, you must complete the application process first).