Warehouse Manager - Houston
The Warehouse Manager, under the leadership of the Senior Manager of Production Control and Logistics, is responsible for the strategic vision and day-to-day operations of the warehouse or distribution center, including Accessory Inventory processes. This role supports accessory launches, changeovers, and kills; maintains optimal inventory levels; oversees shipping and receiving activities; and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. The Warehouse Manager must have strong analytical, organizational, communication, and people-management skills, along with technical experience in data analytics and warehouse management. This role is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards that improve warehouse efficiency and effectiveness while fostering collaboration across departments and stakeholders. The Warehouse Manager may also support other supply chain operations and business activities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure efficient receiving storage inventory control and distribution of goods while maintaining safety quality and accuracy.
- Participate in development and execution of the company’s inventory management strategy with the aim of increasing product sales velocity, improving revenue, controlling costs, generating savings, optimizing inventory, reducing obsolescence and maximizing working capital.
- Lead and coordinate continuous improvement opportunities associated with aligning supply with customer/operational demand signals.
- Collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders of Vehicle Processing Center, Parts Distribution Center, Distribution & Supply, Product Development and Accessory Suppliers.
- Oversee analysts to develop, analyze, and align planning with production and demand forecasts based on suppliers, product manufacturing, logistics, and total internal and external lead time.
- Create and maintain KPIs to analyze and evaluate forecast results and warehouse inventory levels, to ensure optimal working inventory and minimize excess or aging inventory.
- Proactively collaborate, communicate, and partner with internal/external stakeholders to successfully coordinate and improve product launch, end of life, and transitions while effectively balancing sales and obsolescence.
- Serve as subject matter expert for warehouse management systems managing system use training and maintenance to ensure consistency and reliability.
- Implement data driven metrics, standard work practices operational procedures and performance metrics that drive productivity and continuous improvement and guide operational decisions.
- Maintain equipment and facility standards ensuring all assets are serviced repaired and operating safely.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies regulations and company procedures while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.
- Implement and sustain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet company and customer expectations.
- Lead motivate and develop warehouse employees including supervisors and laborers through coaching training and performance management.
- Plan organize and allocate resources to meet staffing equipment and operational goals for both short and long term needs.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify trends opportunities and implement corrective actions.
- Manage budgets and expenses to ensure cost control financial accountability and effective operations.
- Develop and execute disaster recovery and business continuity plans to safeguard operations.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement innovation and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field if required.
- 8+ years of leadership experience in warehouse or operations management.
- Proficient in SAP or other warehouse management systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Excel).
- Experienced in statistical analysis and data interpretation.
- Driver License, Valid and in State Required.
Skills
- Analytical Skills Advanced-Authority Lean Manufacturing Positivity Team Building Quality Assurance Forecasting Influencing Skills Good Manufacturing Practices Shipping And Receiving SAP Applications Quality Control Procurement Inventory Control Warehouse Management Systems Order Fulfillment Management Inventory Management System Invoicing Order Picking Strategic Planning HOUWC46 #ZR