Inbound Warehouse Manager Job at Ship Essentials in Los Angeles

Ship Essentials is actively seeking an Inbound Warehouse Manager for growing fulfillment startup  in Los Angeles, CA 

Ship Essential is seeking a proactive and process-driven Inbound Manager to lead our inbound operations and ensure the seamless flow of inventory from receiving to pickable locations. Reporting to the General Manager, the Inbound Manager will oversee the receiving process, slotting, put-away of inventory, and inbound scheduling, ensuring that all inventory is processed with speed and accuracy to meet our service level agreements (SLAs). This role is crucial for maintaining a well-orchestrated inventory flow that supports efficient picking operations and overall fulfillment success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end receiving process, ensuring inbound shipments are processed accurately and efficiently upon arrival.
• Ensure timely put-away of inventory to pickable locations, organizing inventory in a way that meets SLAs and supports efficient picking
• Develop and implement slotting strategies that maximize picking efficiency and inventory accessibility.
• Manage put-away of overstock inventory, maintaining optimal organization to support effective space utilization.
• Manage the inbound calendar and coordinate with brands to schedule deliveries, ensuring incoming inventory volume aligns with labor capacity.
• Plan and adjust labor needs based on expected inbound volume, ensuring sufficient staffing to handle peak periods while maintaining SLA compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop the inbound team, instilling a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement.
• Provide ongoing training and support to improve team performance, setting high standards for speed and accuracy.
• Experience with power equipment (Order Picker) and ability to train the inbound team. Ensure all OSHA and safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in inbound or inventory management, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and team leadership.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities, with a focus on speed, accuracy, and meeting SLAs.
• Leadership: Proven track record of developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment.
• Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external clients.
• Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and scheduling tools.