Warehouse Manager Job Description

Warehouse Manager Job Description Warehouse Manager Job Description Warehouse Manager Job Description This warehouse manager job description provides a full understanding of the role and responsibilities of a warehouse manager. Find out what it takes to be a good warehouse manager and the skills needed for successful job performance. Warehouse Manager Job Description General PurposeResponsible for directing and managing warehouse personnel and activities including shipping, receiving, storage and inventory control to achieve operational goals. Responsible for the administration of the warehouse including budgets and cost management. Responsible for warehouse facility and equipment management.Main Job Duties and Responsibilitiesestablish shipping and receiving operational proceduresreview shipping and receiving orders and requests for stock transfersschedule inbound and outbound transportationsupervise and coordinate loading and unloading of inventoryoversee the receipt, checking and verification of inventoryensure proper storage of received inventoryensure orders are pulled, checked and packed correctly for shippingconfirm the accuracy and quality of inventory being loaded for shipping ensure all items are shipped in a timely mannermanage internal stock transfersmonitor damaged product orders and status of returned productsdevelop and maintain pr ocedures for inventory managementmonitor and control inventory including counts, reconciling with inventory systems and bar codingensure cycle counts are completed on time and accuratelyrotate inventory properly using the WMSreview inventory reports dailysafeguard warehouse inventory by establishing and monitoring safety and security procedures and practicesmanage stock destruction and aged stock removalrecruit and select warehouse employeesschedule and assign duties to warehouse workersset performance standards and monitor and measure performancecoach, train and develop warehouse workersmotivate staff to ensure high performing teamsmaintain staff productivity and quality standardscounsel and discipline warehouse employees where necessarydevelop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the warehouse's successmanage the warehouse budget, schedule expenditures, analyze budget variances and take corrective actiondevelop and implement cost saving measuresproduce reports and stat istics regularly liaise with other departments including production, purchasing and logistics to coordinate warehouse activitiesdevelop and maintain good working relationships between the warehouse and other departmentsdetermine optimal warehouse layout and efficient space utilizationmonitor and maintain physical condition of the warehouse and equipmentensure all housekeeping duties are completed to maintain safe and orderly work areas monitor and enforce warehouse safety and hygiene standardsensure compliance with company policies and procedures ensure best practices are followed in all areas of responsibilityensure compliance with federal, state and local warehousing, material handling and shipping regulationsEducation and ExperienceAssociates or Bachelors degree preferredproficient in MS Office including Excel proficient in WMS technologyin-depth knowledge of warehouse inventory managementin-depth knowledge of shipping and receiving methodologies and practicesknowledge of product ivity measurement toolsknowledge of fundamental business principles and financial processesmanagement experience involving multiple areas of responsibilityKey Skills and Competenciesstrong numeracy skillscommunication skillsplanning and organizational skillsproblem analysis and resolutionjudgment and decision makingsense of urgencycustomer service orientationattention to detail You can easily adapt this warehouse manager job description for your own purposes. Warehouse Job Descriptions