Assistant Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking a strong, hands-on leader to join our Tupelo team as our Assistant Warehouse Manager. If you're someone who enjoys working alongside your team, solving problems in real time, and helping create a productive environment where people can do their best work, this opportunity may be a great fit!

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all warehouse activities, including the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of finished goods and products in a manner consistent with company and cost objectives. Continuously works towards making the organization more effective and productive through the utilization of business processes and common tools, as well as looking for new and innovative ways to get work done and add value to the business.

The Assistant Manager staffs, trains and directs the warehouse staff through established policies and procedures serving as a liaison between management, associates, Customer Service, and Sales Support as required. This is a working position whereby the Assistant Manager will also directly supervise operations on the floor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary support for the Warehouse Manager.
• Steps in to support all warehouse department Supervisors and Manager as needed.
• Provides generalized support for all internal operations, inquiries, comments and questions.
• Oversees warehouse portion of FTZ processes.
• Assist in the creation and enforcement of all warehouse related standard operating procedures and process maps.
• Assists in creating staffing schedules for warehouse employees.
• Arrange sub-contractor labor as needed.
• Ensures resolution of all inventory issues.
• Understands Routing guides of all customers.
• Understands and continuously evaluates operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory. Makes recommendations for process improvements when identified.
• Directs activities within the Distribution Center and coordinate with Sales, Sales Support, Customer Service, and Sourcing departments to maximize availability of merchandise, meeting monthly shipping goals, and issue resolution.

Ability to meet established Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) within each of the departments above. Responsibilities include Drop Order Shipments, Charge Back’s, Freight Quotes, Month-End Push’s, Accurate Tracking Numbers, Cycle Counts, Lead Times.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Advanced understanding of Excel with Jet reporting experience a plus.

BUDGET QUALIFICATIONS

Assists in the preparation and management of annual operating budget. Responsible for controlling some expenses within a department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise two direct reports and indirectly supervise 20-25 employees / temp labor staff primarily involved in clerical and warehousing related activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Exxel Outdoors, LLC, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exxel Outdoors offers 2 Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, programs for additional life insurance for self, spouse, and family, critical illness, short-term disability, long-term disability, and pet insurance. All employees receive 60% off MRSP on all our company websites, in addition to discount programs from many outdoor industry companies through Pro-Deals. Each year, every employee receives a $200 allowance to buy any company product, plus you still get the discount on any items purchased. Exxel offers time off in vacation, sick and Holiday pay.