Warehouse Manager

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI); Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks a seasoned VP of Warehouse Operations to lead planning and oversight of all warehouse activity, ensuring standards compliance and driving performance.

This role directs a team of supervisors and staff, partners with IT to implement WMS, and shapes procedures, layouts, and equipment to support growth and food safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5–7 years progressive warehouse management experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; knowledge of logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee warehouse projects of varying size.
• Collaborate to drive WMS implementation and support.
• Coordinate inventory, receiving, storage and shipping activities.
• Assist in labor budgeting and input for capital budget decisions.
• Provide input on warehouse procedures, layouts, and equipment standards.
• Coordinate with category managers, sales reps and customers to ensure quality.
• Partner with MDI to ensure regulatory compliance and SQF program resources.
• Lead special projects and stay abreast of industry trends.
• Develop staffing plans with HR to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Direct warehouse strategies aligned with corporate goals and metrics.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Communication

Analytical skills

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Overview

Major Functions:

Location: Port St. Lucie, FL

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Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for planning and oversight of small, medium, and large-scale projects involving both shipping and receiving of product
• 2. Collaborates with relevant business personnel to drive implementation and support for warehouse management system (WMS)
• 3. Coordinates general warehouse activities including inventory control, receiving, storage, shipping, and sanitation
• 4. Assists in formulating the labor budget for all department activities, provides input for the capital budget process
• 5. Provides input in establishing warehouse procedures, layouts and equipment requirements and standards
• 6. Works with category manager, sales reps and customers to ensure quality and standards are met.
• 7. Partners with MDI (Parent Company) to ensure compliance to meet all regulatory and customer requirements that support Food Safety and Quality plans by allocating resources for continually improving the SQF system
• 8. Coordinates and participates in special projects as assigned by leadership
• 9. Stays abreast of industry and professional trends for continuous supply chain management
• 10. Directs and assists in the identification of new methods and/or policies to improve operations
• 11. Works in conjunction with IT leadership in the development of systems to improve and measure performance and efficiencies
• 12. Provides direction in staffing with human resources to maximize efficiency and productivity through selection and training
• 13. Formulates and executes warehouse strategies that align with corporate strategies and metrics
• 14. Builds and mentors a team of employees that are aware of and support the overall mission
• 15. Creates a safe work environment through training, positive reinforcement, and employee engagement
• 16. Works with Human Resources on career development and cross-training opportunities for warehouse personnel

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual required (English/Spanish)
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5-7 years progressive warehouse management experience
• Strong communication and analytical skills, and knowledge of logistics

Dimensions

• Oversees approximately 2 salaried shift supervisors and 35+ warehouse employees
• Operating expenses in excess of $1 million
• Generated revenue in excess of $41 million
• Total annual budgeted sales $47 million
• Serves on task forces, committees, and other related work groups

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