Warehouse & Inventory Operations Manager

Warehouse & Inventory Operations Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Warehouse & Inventory Operations Manager to oversee inventory management, warehouse operations, vendor relationships, and staff supervision across the warehouse location serving the automotive aftermarket industry. This position plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, efficient order fulfillment, cost-effective purchasing, and exceptional customer service for nearly 100 automotive service accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Purchasing Management

• Build and place weekly, monthly, and quarterly inventory orders from multiple automotive industry suppliers based on inventory usage, stock coverage, and projected sales.
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain product availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Manage aging inventory, stock rotation, vendor returns, and inventory transfers between warehouse locations.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, cycle counts, and audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Identify new product opportunities and obsolete inventory while staying current with industry trends and parts applications.

Vendor Relations

• Maintain strong relationships with automotive supply vendors.
• Negotiate cost-effective purchasing and freight solutions to reduce expenses and maximize profitability.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies and ensure timely processing of credits and returns.

Warehouse Operations

• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming shipments while maintaining accurate records.
• Supervise order fulfillment processes including picking, packing, labeling, staging, and shipping.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, Fire Marshal requirements, and safety standards.

Team Leadership

• Schedule, train, coach, motivate, and evaluate warehouse personnel.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on accountability, accuracy, and customer service.
• Assist in developing procedures and training programs to improve operational performance.

Logistics & Customer Support

• Coordinate with Operations Managers, Account Managers, and Delivery Drivers to optimize routes, delivery schedules, and customer satisfaction.
• Occasionally assist with local deliveries using company-owned vehicles.
• Collaborate with management at sister warehouse locations to coordinate inventory orders and transfers.

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Oversee cleaning, inspection, and maintenance of warehouse equipment and company vehicles to include: Delivery vans, Forklifts, Pallet jacks, Rolling ladders, Fire extinguishers, Shelving and racking systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory, purchasing, or operations management experience.
• Automotive aftermarket parts distribution or automotive service industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and inventory purchasing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze inventory trends and forecast purchasing needs.
• Proficiency with inventory management and warehouse software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment or willingness to obtain certification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• PTO: Vacation and Personal Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discounts

Join Our Team

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for inventory management, warehouse operations, and customer satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional service to our automotive customers.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind 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.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Warehouse: 3 years (Preferred)
• Inventory management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person