WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Kari-Out; Village of Scotia (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kari-Out in Scotia, NY, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead a dynamic, multi-shift operation. You will oversee receipt, storage, order processing, and outbound shipments, while ensuring inventory accuracy and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5–10 years of leadership in a high-SKU distribution environment, hands-on experience with WMS and ERP systems, and a proven ability to drive performance against KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years managing a high SKU, dynamic, multi-shift distribution operation.
• Hands-on experience with WMS and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and yard activities related to material and information flow, including receiving, storage, transfers, inventory and shipping to meet commitments.
• Measure and report performance against financial, operational and customer service metrics; lead in development of these.
• Work cross-functionally on strategic projects to support growth.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement to exceed customer expectations in service.
• Ensure staffing through recruiting, training and development, including temp-to-hire planning.
• Oversee personnel reviews and disciplinary actions for management and hourly staff.
• Create, implement, and enforce policies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Validate ERP/WMS processes to ensure data integrity across operations.
• Manage warehouse equipment fleet and optimize fleet size and type.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Promote safety and maintain training and record-keeping for all associates.
• Plan layout and product flow to maximize warehouse efficiency.
• Present as SME through ongoing learning and external publications.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS degree in logistics, supply chain, business or engineering

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

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WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Full Time Management Scotia, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1124

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing a dynamic multi-shift warehouse environment with three shifts of staff responsible for receipt and storage of finished goods, both internally manufactured and externally purchased (domestic and international suppliers), processing of full and picked pallet orders, staging and loading of outbound shipments and customer pickups, as well as maintaining inventory accuracy and driving a culture of continuous improvement and safety. Responsibilities also include management of any satellite warehouse operations as capacity dictates.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and yard activities related to material and information flow, including receiving, storage, transfers, inventory and shipping to ensure operational and customer service commitments are met.
• Responsible for performance of operations to financial, operational and customer service metrics. Communication, measurement, tracking and reporting of these elements with lead participation in development of each.
• Work cross-functionally within the business on strategic projects to support the organization’s growth.
• Responsible to develop a culture of continuous improvement within the operation to exceed customer expectations in service.
• Ensure adequate staffing to accomplish warehouse operational objectives through recruiting, training and development, to include relationship management with staffing agencies and maintaining a temp-to-hire plan.
• Manage personnel reviews, development plans and disciplinary actions for management team and hourly associates.
• Create, develop, and enforce policies and processes to improve operational efficiencies.
• Validate ERP and WMS processes to ensure validity of information impacting warehouse operations and other functions.
• Manage warehouse equipment fleet, regularly optimizing fleet size and type.
• Management of vendor relationships and negotiation of contracts.
• Develop and maintain a culture of safety among all associates, including training and record-keeping responsibilities.
• Maximize operational efficiency through warehouse design and inventory methodology by planning layout, product flow and handling systems.
• Present and maintain self as subject matter expert through by sourcing knowledge through formal educational opportunities, professional publications, networks and organizations.
• Support the mission and culture of the organization through actions and behaviors.
• Demonstrate a passion for supply chain operations and people development.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years managing a high SKU, dynamic, multi-shift distribution operation.
• Expertise in warehouse management processes and best practices.
• Proven ability to drive change and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Hands-on experience with WMS and ERP systems.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage a diverse staff.
• Analytical thought process with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education, Licenses, and Certification Requirements

• BS degree in logistics, supply chain, business or engineering.