Warehouse Manager

Yonex USA specializes in producing technologically advanced sports equipment to enable players, both amateur and professional, to play tennis, badminton, and golf at a higher level. The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for organizing a safe and efficient distribution operation and ensuring that orders are fulfilled to meet distribution performance goals. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail-oriented and able to manage multiple facets of warehouse operations simultaneously. 

Responsabilities

• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory, and shipping methods
• Train and manage the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Oversee daily operations while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
• Enter daily invoices for shipped merchandise and credits for good merchandise returns
• Assist with inventory management activities including receiving and storing products
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient Distribution Center operation
• Coordinate with shipping vendors
• Maintain and order distribution supplies
• Conduct quarterly inventory
• Responsible for distribution/rear parking area safety and security
• Coordinate destruction for warranty return and other trash items
• Operate and maintain forklift and cleaning machine
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in warehousing
• 3 or more years in warehouse management
• Forklift certification is required
• Knowledge and understanding of Cal/OSHA and other related safety and health orders
• Sound understanding of domestic courier industry
• Proficient in MS Office
• Possess strong oral and written communication and the ability to work through difficult customers with professionalism and diplomacy
• Strong organizational skills and able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Acute attention to detail
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Understanding of latest software/technology related to the distribution and logistics industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business Administration or related field

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently exposed to background noise from equipment and other distribution employees unloading and packing products
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard
• Continually required to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 50 pounds

The physical requirements described in the job description are representative of the physical requirements that must be performed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the company and allow a successful job applicant or employee to perform the essential duties of the position will be made in accordance with federal and state law.
Equal Employment Opportunities Statement:  Yonex USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  $115,000 - $125,000 a year

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