Warehouse Manager

Lock Search Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Building Materials sector is seeking a Warehouse Manager for their Greater Seattle operation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in warehouse management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage inventory effectively. This role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure optimal operations and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Group Benefits Plan

Annual paid vacation

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a Warehouse Supervisor role.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct meetings with warehouse staff to address customer concerns.
• Coordinate order processing and negotiate freight rates.
• Manage month-end cut-off activities and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

Some college education in supply chain management

Job description

Warehouse Manager – Building Materials
Greater Seattle, WA
Our client, a leader in the Building Materials space supporting the construction and mechanical sectors, has engaged Lock Search Group’s Supply Chain team to assist in hiring a new Warehouse Manager for their Greater Seattle operation.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead, schedule, and conduct regular meetings with administration and warehouse staff to address customer concerns related to supply, shipment timeliness, and service issues.
2. Coordinate order processing for internal and external customers.
3. Negotiate freight rates in collaboration with the Traffic Manager.
4. Oversee freight payables and ensure accuracy.
5. Participate in distribution and operations team meetings as needed.
6. Manage month-end cut-off activities.
7. Collaborate with Production, Production Scheduler, and Purchasing Departments to maintain optimal inventory levels.
8. Work with Procurement to recommend inventory adjustments, advise on slow-moving products, and coordinate product allocation when necessary.
9. Coordinate with Inventory Manager to perform cycle counts, spot inventory errors, and reconcile discrepancies.

Candidate Profile:

• 5-7 years of experience in a Warehouse Supervisor role; previous Warehouse Manager experience is a plus.
• Some college education in supply chain management is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead by example, delegate, and motivate the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing seasonal peaks and off-season periods, with a sense of urgency during peak times.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-term goals.
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail.

Total Rewards: Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and benefits such as Group Benefits Plan, annual paid vacation, and more.