Warehouse Director

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the overall supervision and effective operation of the shipping, receiving and inventory areas by performing the following duties.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises, assists and coordinates activities of the warehouse personnel engaged in verifying and maintaining records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Plan and schedule all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet established shipping and receiving schedules.
• Utilizes knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates
• Oversees and performs incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments to include lifting and carrying materials.
• Reviews records for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Posts weights and shipping charges to appropriate records, and prepares bills of lading in an accurate manner.
• Freight preparation: Creating bill of Landings, Labeling cartons with standard non EDI or UCC 128 shipping labels, Packing Slips, create; stage, label and stretch wrap pallets/skids.
• Reports any discrepancies in orders to appropriate individuals.
• Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Oversees all warehouse activities and ensures employees are trained and health and safety compliant.
• Directs and supervises all department employees to ensure goals are established for the warehouse area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provide service & support to all our internal customers i.e. Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, Production, ETC.
• Create, receive & send EDI trough our EDI provider (True Commerce) accurate and on time

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years experience with a proven track record in managing the entire warehouse process
• Associates degree in related field or equivalent
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast paced environment
• Provides guidance and direction to warehouse department employees to assist them in their professional development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management and project management skills are desired
• Detail Oriented, Quick learner, Efficient & Organized.
• Ability to ship Purchase Orders within shipping windows.