Warehouse Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Ensures adequate inventory of materials and products in accordance with inventory cycles and organizational philosophy. Duties include record keeping, inventory verification and establishing appropriate inventory control practices and accuracy.

Key Deliverables

• Quickly and efficiently find solutions to issues.
• Maintain order and optimize processes.
• Ensure that all inventory counts are accurate.
• Perform inventory control audits on a regular basis.
• Ensure warehouse staff is properly trained.
• Track and control all shipping.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Executes internal Sarbanes-Oxley control responsibilities with diligence and integrity. These internal control responsibilities are communicated to the person fulfilling this position, and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to performance of internal control responsibilities.

Works with accounting personnel and outside auditors as needed throughout the year.

• Coordinate the activities of all employees engaged in inventory control and inventory record accuracy.
• Oversee and direct the activities of Stores Room, Receiving, Inventory Control, and Shipping personnel.
• Develop, document, and implement inventory control procedures and review inventory levels.
• Provide training on correct inventory control practices to all levels of the organization.
• Execute the strategic inventory plan and manage processes developed by the material control group in order to align with corporate objectives.
• Maintain inventory as required by the sales and operations planning process.
• Administers and supervises all facets of Cycle Count Program.
• Ensure overstocks are minimized and that excess and obsolete inventory is dispositioned.
• Monitor and make decisions in regard to high dollar A items to ensure timely deliveries while controlling inventory dollar levels.
• Coordinates, participates, and supervises physical inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are :

• High School Graduation or GED.
• Professional certification in inventory management or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years in inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years’ experience with an ERP system. Experience with LN will be an advantage.
• Microsoft Office familiarity.
• Proficient in organizational, communication and people skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Previous scheduling experience desired.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Warehouse directly reports to this position.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work :

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business.
• Respect for all individuals.
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success.

NOTE : This position is responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.

Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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