Warehouse Operations Manager Fife, Washington - Olympia, United States - World Vision

Description

Warehouse Operations Manager

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  Tracking Code

6462
World Vision is hiring a
Warehouse Operations Manager

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At a Glance

Role: Warehouse Operations Manager


Required experience: Two-year technical or junior college degree or equivalent work experience (four years). Work experience in a warehouse/distribution center, preferably including supervisory work experience; 3-5 years. Working knowledge of and experience with Inventory Management Systems and related electronic devices common in warehouse/distribution environment required.

Preferred experience: Forklift certification is a plus. Advance knowledge of various inventory systems. Prior experience driving a box truck.


Location: Fife, WA


Salary: $60,000 - $65,000


Benefits: Yes .

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Industry: Warehouse, non-profit charity


Company size: 900+ (World Vision USA) / 34,000+ worldwide (World Vision International)

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The Job As the
Warehouse Operations Manager you will manage the operations of assigned warehouse facility. Ensure all warehouse owned resources are maintained and the proper handling and safe storage of inventory, including marketing product critical to fundraising efforts across the country. You will oversee repairs/configuration of inventory as needed, and guarantee that all inventory is distributed to locations on-time and on budget. Help carry out our Christian organizations mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.


Key responsibilities are:

Warehouse Operations:

• Maintain a safe and ef ficient work environment for staff and volunteers by developing and maintaining warehouse procedures and safety standards and ensuring all required safety measures are in place, operational and adhered to.
• Ensure all warehouse assets are properly maintained.
• Oversee the safe and appropriate storage of a variety of types of inventory.
• Research and stay informed of best practices and implement within the warehouse as needed.
• Work with department leaders throughout the division to assess and determine cost saving approaches to meet warehousing/distribution needs.

Materials Distribution:

• Oversee and schedule the work of warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate materials handling.
• Fill time sensitive warehouse orders for both in-house and outside domestic and/or international shipping.
• Receive and process incoming deliveries.
• Respond in a timely manner to user/customer inquiries concerning inventory, order filling, and receiving.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation and ensure adequate supply levels are maintained based on anticipated business needs.
• Inspect and repair or oversee the repair of inventory. May include the set up and configuration of handheld electronic devices.
• Maintain and operate standard warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and fork-lifts, to store and retrieve inventory.
• May make routine deliveries and pick-ups.

Inventory Control:

• Complete and maintain appropriate shipping/receiving and inventory documentation and databases. Prepare management reports as required.
• Research and validate incoming invoices to ensure appropriate payment when necessary.
• May monitor corporate supplies inventory and inform material owners when supplies need to be reordered to ensure adequate inventory control.
• Work with vendors to order, contract, or maintain equipment and other warehouse supplies.
• Analyze performance of existing shipping and receiving systems and vendor contracts, evaluating and recommending changes that would improve efficiency.
• May work with volunteer groups and ministry partners to schedule use of volunteers and/or product distribution.

Depending on position, may hire, fire, train, counsel, evaluate and recommend salary increases and promotions for those under direct supervision.

Perform other duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as part of a team.
Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.

Keep informed of organizational announcements, activities and changes via regular reading of the WVUS Intranet and other corporate communication tools.

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Required experience
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Two-year technical or junior college degree or equivalent work experience (four years).
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Work experience in a warehouse/distribution center, preferably including supervisory work experience; 3-5 years.

• Prior experience managing a staff of three or more people.
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more, is required.
• Knowledgeable of MS Office Suite
• Working knowledge of and experience with Inventory Management Systems and related electronic devices common in warehouse/distribution environment required.
• Must be able to work weekends, when needed.

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Forklift experience required.

• Experience driving a box truck, is a plus.

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Must be able to do up to 20% travel .

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Let your work be your faith in action

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Salary Range & Benefits

Your salary is important to you, so its important to us. Please share your salary expectations with us in the application process to get the conversation started. We also have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round out our total compensation package.

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About World Vision USA

Job Location
Fife, WA

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Working Environment / Conditions
Must be able to lift, bend, squat and stand. Ability to move up to 50 pounds required. Must be able to operate a fork-lift. Depending on location, position may require a class C driver's license.

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