Warehouse/Inventory Manager Job at VarData, LLC in Rochester

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

At VarData, we couldnt be more proud of the technology we sell, the manufacturers we represent, and the services we offer. However, our people are the very heart of who we are and what we do. After all, any company is only as strong as the people they employ. So weve created a culture and work environment that attracts and retains the very best sales, engineering, administrative, and leadership teams in the industry. Most importantly, we are confident we can prove it. We are looking for an Warehouse/Inventory Manager to join our team.

Job Summary


The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the warehouse operation, ensuring efficient and safe receipt, storage, and distribution of goods. This role requires a strong focus on organization, logistics, and leadership, with a commitment to maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.

General Accountabilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities:
  • Receiving, storing, and picking inventory
  • Packing and shipping orders
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Inventory management and control of consignment and ITAD
  • Owner of the Cycle Count process and inventory accuracy
  • Space management and optimization
  • Logistics and transportation coordination
• Manage warehouse staff:
  
  • Utilizes daily huddles with associates to ensure operating procedures and assignments are appropriately communicated
  • Coordinates work assignments and ensures assignments are completed timely
  • Confers with departments to coordinate warehouse activities, such as sales, Test, or Shipping ensuring timely and proper processing for materials flowing through the warehouse
  • Develop, implement, and enforce operational and safety policies and procedures
  • Train and develop staff
  • Monitor performance and provide feedback
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment
  • Conduct safety inspections and audits; immediately informs management of potential safety threats; works with management to remedy threatening situations; and investigates and addresses safety incidents
• Optimize warehouse operations:
  • Manage and maintain warehouse equipment
  • Analyze data in Netsuite to identify areas for improvement
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
  • Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of Warehouse
  • Liaise with other departments: Purchasing, Sales, Customer service, Transportation providers, Engineering

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Previous leadership/management experience in the warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations field

Skills

• Judgment and decision making
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during 8-hour workday and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to operate hand pallet truck
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while understanding cross-functional department impacts.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Quality control analysis
• Mathematics
• Systems evaluation