Warehouse Coordinator

Warehouse Coordinator : Title : Warehouse Coordinator

**Reports To***: Senior Coordinator

**Summary***: The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for the direct management and handling of designated warehousing and distribution functions at the organization's warehouse facilities. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Warehouse Coordinator will accomplish effective logístical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills.

**Core Competencies***:

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Result Focus
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Providing Consultation
• Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Staff Management
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Development and Continual Learning

**Job Duties***:

• Manage the reception, handling, distribution, and storage of designated freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of corporate warehouses.
• Ensure all production orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
• Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
• Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
• Take into account full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space.
• Manage an annual budget or capital investment plan for warehousing functions across the organization.
• Develop and/or enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety in order to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
• Supervise a team of warehouse employees, including hiring, delegation, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination.
• Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.
• Assess the need for, and arrange the purchase of, moving equipment like trailers, forklifts, crash pads, dollies, and so on.
• Identify discrepancies between inventory records and take action.
• Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters; make adjustments where necessary.
• Implement and monitor performance metrics for shipping and receiving.
• Supervise facility design, improvements, and contracts, including real estate transactions, leases, repairs, and design.

Requirements :

• University degree in business, with a focus on manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, supply chain management, inventory control, or materials management.
• [ ] years of direct work experience in a warehouse position.
• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse management, and transportation management.
• Direct knowledge of WHMIS and other safety systems.
• Familiar with enterprise-level track-and-trace systems, as well as implementation experience.
• Experience with radio frequency ID systems (RFID), bar code systems, and electronic data interchange (EDI) may be required.
• Strong knowledge of [ ] SCM systems, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in managing third-party logistics providers.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse documentation, with good writing skills.
• Ability to interpret and act upon complex instructions.
• Solid project management skills are essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good financial and business awareness.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• Strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
• Team leadership and teambuilding abilities.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.
• Persuasive, motivational, and persistent.
• Excellent planning and resource allocation skills.

**Working Conditions***:

• Some travel may be required.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Able to physically inspect company property and assets.
• Exposure to a noisy environment and outside weather conditions.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.

Local work (Bonnyville/Cold Lake area)

Shift is Monday-Friday 7:00 am

• 4:00PM

Rates based on experience