Supply Chain Director directs overall supply chain operations, including purchasing, inventory, selection of vendors, and distribution of finished goods. Develops and implements a strategy to ensure that critical processes run effectively and achieve organizational goals and performance KPIs. Being a Supply Chain Director negotiates with vendors to obtain optimal contracts and pricing. Utilizes data monitoring and analytics to evaluate past performance and trends and forecast inventory and distribution requirements. Additionally, Supply Chain Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Supply Chain Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Supply Chain Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
The Warehouse Associate I & II (WHA) is responsible for performing routine and non-routine tasks involved in the receiving, shipping and movement of material within a warehouse environment. The WHA will be able to perform a range of general warehousing tasks, but will primarily be assigned to one or two primary duties or customer accounts. The type, size, weight and quantity of material vary widely and the safe use of powered and non-powered material handling equipment in strict accordance with company policies and procedures is critical to prevent injury and damage to products. Quality is the number one criteria for Banneker’s operation and all actions must be accomplished in the most quality conscious manner while also operating in the most safe and efficient manner possible. The WHA must make every effort to protect customer and company property and maintain strict adherence to company policies and procedures. Commitment to safety, quality, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude are key components of this position.
Requirements
Essential duties & responsibilities related to this position function include, but are not limited, to the following:
· Sort materials for purchase order and non-purchase order receipts and route to the designated location.
· Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
· Unload and putaway received products safely and move product to storage locations while updating the inventory management system using RF scanning equipment.
· Examine and verify incoming and outgoing material shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of shipment and inspect for damage.
· Inspects shipments for damages, defects and quantity discrepancies; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor, purchasing personnel and/or others as required.
· Prepare and package material for pick-up or delivery (palletize, strapping, stretch-wrapping, etc.), seal, and label materials to prepare for shipping, ensuring all unique customer shipping requirements are met.
· Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trucks.
· Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and/or shipped.
· Pull and assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
· Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
· Perform some kitting and/or assembly of components in accordance with customer specifications.
· In addition to the above duties, the Warehouse Associate II utilizes a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) or System more than 50% of their hours worked.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Able to work a flexible work schedule as needed including planned and unplanned schedules, which may include mandatory overtime and weekends.
Must have a valid non-CDL driver’s license or Government issued ID assigned by the state of current residence.
Must be professional at all times.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or clear E-Verify and successfully pass a Background Check.
Team Members may be asked to secure a Government Security Clearance.
Must be willing to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in on-going random drug screen program (as applicable).
Must pass pre-employment tests, if applicable.
Must possess willingness, tolerance and endurance to work long or irregular hours during peak seasons, including weekends if necessary
KNOWLEDGE
High school diploma or GED required.
Great attention to detail with ability to focus on the task at hand and basic math skills including counting up to 1,000, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to identify individual items and sub-items.
Knowledge of forklifts, their operation and limitations, including their designs and uses. Understand the use of warehouse management systems and RF scanning equipment.
Spreadsheet Processing Software: Microsoft Office Suite
Inventory Software: Synapse WMS or Similar
Database Software: Microsoft Access
Knowledge of load securement and other DOT regulations.
EXPERIENCE
At least three (03) months working knowledge of handling, storing, and shipping materials or supplies; operating material handling equipment; accessing information on a computer; reviewing documents for accuracy.