Warehouse Manager

Gutor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

20 days vacation

401(k) matching up to 6%

Health insurance

FSA/HSA options

Life insurance

Job summary

Gutor in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead shipping, receiving, and stocking of parts, materials, and equipment. You will drive KPI improvements, organize stock, and ensure cycle counts meet accuracy targets.

The role requires SAP expertise (EWM/WM/MM), Kanban knowledge, and a proactive leader who can inspire a team and optimize internal material flow across production areas. Travel up to 20% nationally is required.

Qualifications

• Education/diploma in logistics/warehousing.
• 3-5 years experience in a similar role, with leadership responsibility.
• Strong inventory management and Kanban knowledge.
• Proficiency in SAP R/3 and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping, receiving, and stocking of parts, materials, and equipment with accurate reporting in SAP.
• Drive Kanban replenishment and process improvements with Procurement.
• Lead warehouse team, develop assistants, and improve processes (5S, safety).
• Organize and perform stock counts with KPI targets (<0.7% monthly).
• Ensure proper storage and FIFO compliance; organize audits and cycle counts.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Education/diploma in logistics/warehousing

Tools

SAP (EWM/WM/MM)

ERP System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.Securing goods receipt, including defined inspections and the picking/packing of materials for assembly and the spare parts business.Leading the Warehouse Team, including developing and coaching Warehouse Assistants while continuously improving processes.Main responsibilities:Manage the shipping, receiving, and stocking of parts, material, and equipment ensuring accurate and timely reporting in SAPEnsure replenishment of the internal Kanban system while driving improvements (e.g., implementing new parts, labeling, adjusting batch sizes in cooperation with Procurement).Establish standards to ensure stock integrity within the facility, and monitor complianceEnsure the warehouse is well-structured and organized with clear responsibilities, enabling optimal internal material flow to the appropriate production area as scheduled.Identify opportunities, initiate and lead warehouse process improvement initiativesOrganize and perform stock-taking according to schedule while achieving defined accuracy targets (KPI <0.7% monthly cycle counting).Ensure cycle counts selections are counted accurately and timely, and results are reported to Inventory ControlEnsure proper storage of materials while applying the FIFO principleProcessing of ECO’sLead and facilitate daily SIM1 and weekly SIM4 meetings in the warehouse, and actively participate in daily SIM2 meetings.Prepare and Lead audits for all Warehouse related topicsEnsure adherence to 5S principles within the warehouse area.Maintain and improve warehouse infrastructure.Ensure warehouse equipment receives regular maintenance and operating effectively and safelySecondary responsibilities:Team supervision for monthly cleaning up of the scrap and quality inventoriesUpdate master data in ERP-SystemFollow up on the booking of all materials not posted after project completion (TECO process)Manage material returns and repairsHighly proficient in SAP (EWM/WM and MM modules)Required qualifications:Education/diploma in logistics/warehousingExperience in a similar job: 3-5 yearsPrior leadership experienceInventory management and Kanban knowledgeSAP R/3 and Microsoft Office proficiencyPreferred qualifications:Forklift driving licensePersonal attributes:Pro-active, resilient, flexible, accurate, reliable, communicative, autonomous, team player, service-based, responsible, assertive.Position type:This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.What we offer:The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.Paid holidaysPaid Time Off: 20 days of vacation401(k) plan: up to 6% company matching contributionCigna Dental and Vision InsuranceFSA and HSA savings account optionsBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary supplemental life insuranceHealth & ; Fitness ReimbursementTravel Required:Availability to travel 20% of the time nationally. Occasional international travel required.Physical requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, totools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, talk and hear.Gutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.