Warehouse Manager - St. Louis Vandeventer at Sonepar

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Management, Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Safety Practices, Inventory Control, Customer Service, ERP Software, Team Development, Process Improvement, Forklift Operation, Receiving, Shipping, Order Fulfillment, Wire Cutting, Budget Monitoring

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close-knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset-- adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences. Our 5 legacy brands known as Holt, PEPCO, Richards, and Springfield Electric have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric. We have a great opportunity for a hands-on Warehouse Manager that’s passionate about using reports to improve our operations and has good people management skills! As a Warehouse Manager you oversee our warehouse functions including receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, wire cutting, inventory control, delivery activity, and ensuring safe practices by associates. We’re looking for a manager who: Set the direction and oversee the warehouse operations including receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, wire cutting, inventory control, and delivery activity. Orders range from a small box to pallets. Lead warehouse and driver staff by setting goals and focusing on continuous improvement and associate development. Possess knowledge of the warehouse role (e.g. Picking, packing, receiving and shipping) and equipment used e.g. RF scanner, wire cutting machine, forklift. Solve most complex warehouse issues and partner with external and internal customers to deliver high customer satisfaction. Analyze warehouse and delivery route pain points and implement process improvements by collaborating with stakeholders Learn and maximize capabilities of ERP software Solar Eclipse to improve warehouse operations. Serve as a safety ambassador regularly covering safety tips and correcting unsafe practices. Provide input and proactively monitor the warehouse’s budget to capitalize on efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible. What you bring: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience managing teams in a medium-sized warehouse environment; experience with unions is a plus Strong leadership skills and proven experience driving behaviors that lead to great results Strong problem solving skills and ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations Excellent communications skills by phone, email, verbal and written forms of communication to deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers Knowledge of industry safety best practices and OSHA Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacket. You will also use push carts and rolling ladders Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation Ability to stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation Basic problem-solving skills and computer skills What we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance. Paid time off and paid holidays 401K match Profit Sharing Tuition reimbursement and employee development. Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement Employee Discount on products Access to a variety of trainings for personal development Who we are: We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Manager oversees warehouse functions including receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, wire cutting, inventory control, and delivery activity. They lead staff, solve complex issues, and implement process improvements to enhance operations.