Growing business seeking a dedicated and experienced Warehouse Dispatch Manager to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management and logistics, with excellent organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Warehouse Management
Procedure monitoring: Structure and optimize daily warehouse operations for maximum efficiency.
Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve warehouse processes to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Quality Control: Implement quality control procedures to ensure that all kits are complete before shipping out to a project.
Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular stock counts, and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situation ensuring timely restocking and minimizing discrepancies.
Receiving and Shipping: Oversee the receiving of goods, ensure proper documentation, inspect for damages, and manage the preparation of kits for upcoming projects.
Vendor Relations: Coordinate with suppliers and other vendors to streamline incoming shipments. Monitor and place orders for inventory restock. Price monitoring and negotiations.
Storage Optimization: Organize the warehouse layout for maximum efficiency, ensuring that products are stored in a manner that facilitates quick and accurate picking.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, are regularly maintained and in good working condition.
Staff Supervision: Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
Dispatch:
Scheduling: Daily meetings with field supervisor to keep schedule accurate and make changes necessary based on availability of parts, equipment, and/or materials for the job. Co-planning and monitoring jobs with other team members.
Route Planning: Develop efficient delivery routes. Utilize route maps to plan and adjust routes as necessary for best time management. Managing routes for crews while keeping constant contact with field supervisor in order to execute daily schedule.
Order Fulfillment: Coordinate with customer service teams to ensure kits are accurately picked and dispatched.
Fleet Management: Oversee the maintenance and scheduling of the company’s vehicles, ensuring they are in good working condition and comply with all regulations.
Driver Coordination: Manage and communicate with drivers to ensure they have all necessary information for their destination. Address any issues that arise during transit. Monitor speed limits and vehicle incidents.
Qualifications:
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in warehouse management and dispatching.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
Skills:
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems and dispatching software.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Problem-solving skills and ability to handle stressful situations.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks as required.
Bilingual English and Spanish.