A Warehouse Manager manages warehouse storage of inventory or supplies for a company. Maintains records of inventory and supplies; oversees distribution from storage out to customers, retail distributors or other company facilities.
Warehouse Administrator (Position available in three locations: Ripley, TN, Troy, NC, and Spiro, OK)
Job Description:
Asset Management / GIK / Logistics (60%) Execute operations for the storage and distribution of Gift-in-Kind (GIK) items for the Head Start program and immediate service area, to include inventory management. Participate in community partner distribution events and coordinate partner pick-up schedules. Serve as point of contact on the ground for coordinating logistics and timing with major donors and National GIK team members. Receive Gift-in-Kind (GIK) shipments and assess quality and confirmation of goods received in compliance with established internal controls. Promptly track and record GIK inventory once received. Complete all necessary donor paperwork utilizing various tools such as SharePoint, Excel, and Microsoft Teams. Coordinate with Head Start Center leads to transport goods across all Head Start locations and meet distribution timeline targets. Maintain and report accurate monthly and annual inventory of GIK items. Provide logistical and delivery guidance and support for donations to partners. Program Support / Community Engagement and Outreach (30%) Collaborates with Head Start program staff to identify community partners, acts as point of contact for community giving initiatives, and works with community partners to understand their needs assessments. Communicates with Head Start program leadership and National GIK staff on needs lists, inventory levels, personnel need for shipments and distributions, and process efficiencies. Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the National GIK team and present updates for the program. Attend regularly scheduled Head Start program business meetings. Provide support for completing agreement documentation with partners as necessary. Support the Program Director in all GIK operational areas, while both meeting the requirements of SCUS internal systems and protocols and focusing on operational excellence. Safety & Security (10%) Support the Facilities Manager to implement local operational processes for GIK facilities based on established best practices for the Head Start program. Ensure that all warehouse activities are conducted in a safe manner, compliant will all required safety and material handling policies and protocols. Be familiar with the incident reporting help desk and reporting mechanisms. Provide operational support as needed to ensure the maintenance and safety of GIK storage facilities.
Essential Requirements:
Prior experience in Excel is a must. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building skills. Demonstrated proficiency in professional written and verbal communications. Organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in managing inventory or warehousing. Knowledge of early childhood education programs or child development services/agencies. General awareness of the geographical area. Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force repetitively. Performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use.
