Warehouse Manager - Military veterans preferred

This position is located in our Shreveport, Louisiana office.

Homeland Safety Systems, Inc. is a rapidly expanding and ever-changing company with a core focus in industrial and commercial security consulting, design, engineering, and installation of access control, CCTV, and communication equipment for high end, complex electronic security systems. We currently serve Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

The Warehouse Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining and overseeing inventory, accuracy, coordinating order fulfillment and delivery of products. The manager will schedule and oversee warehouse team, manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency.


Responsibilities

* Serve as key team member in upcoming implementation of BuildOps software to ensure smooth implementation by EOY 2024.
* Establish relationships with key suppliers/vendors for purchasing to negotiate maximized discounts/savings for volume purchasing. Add goal metric for inventory cost or annual discounts, etc. for 2024.
* Responsible for inventory accuracy to support manufacturing of internal products and fulfill sales and operational quotes.
* Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory count processes and prepare required operational and financial documentation.
* Develop and update warehouse operations procedures for purchasing, inventory, shipment methods and equipment utilization.
* Establish KPI 's (Key Performance Indicators) to measure warehouse performance.

- Inventory Accuracy
- Carrying Cost of Inventory
- Inventory to Sales Ratio
- Order Management Cost
- Safety in Warehouse

* Train and manage warehouse staff to solve day-to-day operational issues and to reach long-term and short-term goals.
Review and prepare workflows, space allocations, equipment quantities and action plans that meet industry standards for safety, productivity, quality, and customer service.
Manage fleet operations, ensure compliance, and oversee vehicle maintenance and inventory.

Requirements:

Clean background
Ability to pass state and federal background checks to obtain industry licenses and security clearance
Must pass pre-employment and random drug screens (Required by State Law)
Previous Warehouse/ Inventory experience preferred
Current driver's license and clean driving record (MVR)
Possess or be able to obtain proper state licensing once hired
A basic knowledge of electronics
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
Possess a dedication to working in a fast-paced environment

Competencies:

Attention to Detail: The capacity to perform and finalize tasks with a comprehensive focus on every aspect involved.

Analytical Skills: The ability to problem solve to analyze data and information to create innovative solutions; involve other team members when the problem intersects with other company functional teams.

Organizational Skills: The capacity to effectively manage time, prioritize responsibilities, establish objectives, and strategies for accomplishing those goals.

Communication: Proactively transmit information both in writing and verbally to employees and customers; keen awareness when escalation is required.

Team Player: Puts the team above themselves and demonstrates desire to communicate challenges and participate in resolutions.

Operationally Minded: Considers the impacts a change might have to cost and ultimately performance against revenue.

Coachable: Open to feedback and demonstrates flexibility to change course due to coaching.

The duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed above are not all inclusive of potential requirements for all assignments covered under this job description.

Benefits:

Employer subsidized Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
401k Matching
Paid time off for Major Holidays
Vacation time after one year.