Job Description
The Warehouse Manager I is responsible for managing the overall warehouse activities of a location with low sales volume and routine operations. This includes leading warehouse personnel, purchasing, product receiving and storage, facilitating use of the Retail Management System, as well as auditing its data for accuracy, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management.
This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the General Manager, depending on local requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Prepares daily scheduling of warehouse personnel in accordance with business needs
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Supervises and trains all warehouse associates
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Ensures purchases are in accordance with company specifications and are from approved vendors; provides feedback to Management regarding item and vendor issues
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Oversees the ticketing of all items to ensure the process is timely, accurate, and in accordance with company standards
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Manages the data flow from ordering and receiving forms, and ensures data is correctly entered into the Retail Management System
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Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels
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Fosters open communication between the warehouse and other management staff
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:
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Requires a High School diploma or general education development (GED) diploma; 2 years of formal post-high school education preferred
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Requires a minimum of 1 year Inventory Management/Merchandising/Retail experience in low volume and/or multi-unit Food and Beverage or Merchandise operations or other related management experience