Careers in Distribution & Warehousing
Position Title
Warehouse/Distribution Manager
What the job is like
Warehouse and Distribution managers oversee warehousing operations and personnel; meet operational objectives; manage safety concerns; develop resources and/or human capital.
They also monitor and improve inventory turns; maintain warehouse fiscal responsibility and hire warehouse personnel.
The manager is expected to use the resources available (employees, equipment, and warehouse) to meet company objectives.
Essential skills or attributes
- Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems
- Intermediate Math Skills (Algebra, Statistics, Geometry)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and business etiquette (customer service)
- Understanding of warehouse strategies and processes
- Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
- Understanding of supply chain and warehouse theory
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and compliance
- Experience in the application of regulatory compliance
- Total Quality Management
- Production and Resource Scheduling
- Labor Management
- Coaching and Training
- Experience in budgets
- Experience in P & L (Profit and Loss)
- Experience in staff supervision and management
- Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data
- Project management experience
- Experience in International Transportation
- Negotiation skills
Usual required training
High School Diploma/GED. Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree valued.
Experience within the industry and management is required and varies based on the scope of responsibilities.
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Distribution Technician | Forklift Driver | Loader | Overage, Shortage and Damage (OSD) Clerk | Receiving Clerk
Return Goods Clerk | Shipping Clerk | Warehouse/Distribution Manager | Warehouse/Distribution Supervisor