Sr. Manager, Shipping

Sr. Manager, Shipping & ReceivingLocation: US - NJ - SomersetAbout Veeco: You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.Overview:The Senior Manager, Warehouse will provide leadership in a fast-paced warehouse environment inclusive of people selection, development and evaluation to ensure efficient operation. Supervise and coordinate the daily transaction processing environment. For this position, direct reports would include all regular and temporary warehouse personnel responsible to perform material receiving and put-away, sales order and work order picking, packing for local and global transportation, and multiple daily factory deliveries.Responsibilities:Conduct daily communication with direct reports to communicate status and coordinate daily warehouse planned activities. Maintain visual communication boards with status and priority of work to be completed. Post the daily performance of key warehouse metrics.Coordinate the receiving process. This involves the efficient receipt of all materials arriving at the Somerset Operations and in Plainview, NY. Proper management of the receiving paperwork and the recording of the receipt transactions into SAP and final material put away in its assigned bin location will occur within 24 hours of receipt and be tracked daily.Manage the work order releases into the work order picking process. This involves the scheduling of work order kitting to support multiple production lines, with multiple cadences and completeness requirements, while ensuring the daily sales order releases are picked, packed and shipped within 2 business days and same day for Emergency Orders.Ensure the packing and shipping documentation processes that protect material in transit and ensure all shipping requirements are met for domestic and international regulations and to meet customer expectations.Respond and prioritize daily requests and escalations effectively and in a timely fashion.Ensure proper controls and effective processing of non-conforming materials and reverse logistics materials.Supervise logistics support personnel in the Engineering and Factory Floor locations.Monitor and assure inventory integrity through process indicators and controls. Coordinate the weekly cycle counting process. Investigate any cycle count variances. Communicate with appropriate members of management of any pending cycle count adjustment requiring senior management approval prior to posting. Post all cycle count batches and maintain complete records of all cycle counts taken. Post current cycle count performance for the Somerset warehouse.Coordinate physical counts both in NJ sites & external locations and reconciliations of stocking locations that are not under a cycle count control.Support Purchasing with a resolution of "problem" issues involving material receiving transactions.Conduct "5S" workplace organization efforts within the warehouses and coordinate continuous improvement projects.Qualifications:BS degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or other relevant area and a minimum of 10 years of total experience OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.A minimum of 8 years of direct supervisory experience in a warehouse environment is required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience providing leadership in a fast-paced warehouse environment.Skilled in computer-based inventory transaction processing systems.Experience in SAP preferred.Experience in Excel functions intermediate to advanced level.Demonstrated excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration skills required.Ability to develop functional goals and translate into actionable objectives for team members.Experience with implementation or use of mobile device managed warehouse management systems preferred.Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience highly preferred.Salary and BenefitsThe expected salary range for this position is $110,270.00 $139,675.65, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.Other benefits include:Medical, Dental, and VisionEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)401(k) with Company MatchHoliday, Vacation, and Sick TimeFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Commuter BenefitsLife and Accident InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Identity Theft RemediationEmergency Travel AssistanceVeeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.Notice to Applicants: All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com.