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Expeditors Warehouse Manager in Milpitas, California
“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Scope of Position:
Manage all facets of the warehouse including but not limited to receiving, shipping, cargo screening, cross-dock and foreign-trade zone activity. Warehouse manager is expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills, process management and employee development.
Responsibilities:
Facility Operations
Ensure a safe and secure work environment
Maintain warehouse procedures and safety standards
Maintain a clean and professional facility
Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition
Purchase and manage inventory of packaging materials and supplies
Prepare and manage budget for warehouse operations weekly/monthly/annually, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
Constantly work with vendors to get the best procurement prices.
Maintain adherence to all regulatory compliance including TSA IACSSP, TSA CCSF
Responsible for mandatory and recurrent training related to DG, CCSF and IACSSP
Labor/Development Management
Ensure facilities are staffed to meet demand
Preform or oversee all aspects of warehouse staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff
Lead team in warehouse excellence
Ensure coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications
Onboard newly hired staff
Direct employee versatility (cross training)
Monthly review of labor org chart based on account statistics to reduce headcount and cost when needed.
Operations and Quality
Oversee all receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory activities following operational standards (OPS) and KPI expectations
Improve safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods
Maintain compliance to all facility certification requirements and government policies
Participate in quoting, transitioning, and onboarding new customers
Manage, prevent, and resolve inventory, over/short/damage, process and customer exceptions
Review warehouse activities to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight
Skills/Experience
Schedule Flexibility
Management, team leadership, customer service, and account management
High proficiency in budgeting, profit and loss statements
Implementation of Security, Health & Safety requirements
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems & technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in Expeditors process fundamental
Comfortable with statistics and analysis of productivity and KPI performance
Qualifications:
4 years of industry specific qualification (country specific)
Proven leadership attitude and background
Strong market and product knowledge
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Proven negotiation skills
Good computer skills (Excel, Word)
LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Reporting Structure:
Branch Manager, District Manager
Peer Positions:
Operations Manager
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
The Expected Compensation $95,000 - $110,000, eligible for bonus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.