Director Of Warehouse & Inventory

Job Title

Director of Warehouse & Inventory

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Director

Management and Manufacturing

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all warehouse facilities and storage environments (onsite and offsite), including docks, staging areas, secure storage, cold/dry storage, and distribution points.
• Establish service levels and operational standards that support museum, camp, dining, and retail priorities—especially during peak seasons and major events.
• Set annual objectives, staffing plans, training requirements, and performance expectations for the warehouse team.

• Enterprise Warehousing Leadership
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all warehouse facilities and storage environments (onsite and offsite), including docks, staging areas, secure storage, cold/dry storage, and distribution points.
  • Establish service levels and operational standards that support museum, camp, dining, and retail priorities—especially during peak seasons and major events.
  • Set annual objectives, staffing plans, training requirements, and performance expectations for the warehouse team.
• Inventory Control Across All Buildings
  • Own the institution-wide system of control for all operational inventory categories (e.g., merchandise, food, program materials, operational consumables/equipment), ensuring accurate accountability by building, department, and storage location.
  • Design, implement, and enforce procedures that maintain continuous visibility and control for inventory into, out of, and between all USSRC buildings, including:
    • Receiving, inspection, and discrepancy resolution
    • Location assignment/put-away standards
    • Transfers between warehouses and buildings
    • Issuing (requisitions), returns, damaged goods, and disposal processes
    • Asset/equipment check-out and return processes where applicable
    • Access controls (keys/badges), secure cage areas, and restricted inventory policies
  • Ensure inventory transactions are executed consistently and recorded accurately in the inventory system(s) so that inventory status is always reliable.
• Shipping, Receiving & Internal Distribution
  • Oversee all inbound freight/parcel operations and outbound shipments, including carrier relationships, scheduling, documentation, claims, and returns.
  • Implement efficient internal distribution routes and replenishment plans for all buildings (museum, camp facilities, dining areas, retail operations, offices).
  • Ensure receiving docks and delivery points operate safely, cleanly, and efficiently with clear accountability and chain-of-custody practices.
  • Oversee vendor performance related to freight, deliveries, storage services, and warehouse-related equipment.
  • Manage warehouse equipment procurement and maintenance plans (forklifts, pallet jacks, dock levelers, shelving/racking).
• Systems, Data Integrity, Audit Readiness
  • Select, administer, and optimize inventory and logistics systems (TAM/POS inventory modules, barcoding, scanners), in partnership with Finance and IT.
  • Establish inventory governance: item master standards, location mapping, user permissions, and reporting cadence.
  • Lead cycle counts, spot audits, and annual physical inventories; investigate variances, resolve root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain documentation and controls to support financial audit requirements, inventory valuation needs, and internal policy compliance.
• Operational Readiness for Camp, Museum, and Peak Seasons
  • Drive seasonal planning and large-scale readiness efforts (Space Camp session ramp-ups, holiday retail peaks, major events, and large group arrivals).
  • Coordinate kitting/assembly operations and high-volume staging processes for program materials and supplies.
  • Partner with department leaders to forecast demand, reduce stockouts, and improve lead times.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Establish and enforce warehouse safety programs (dock safety, racking inspections, powered equipment training, PPE, incident reporting).
  • Ensure warehouse storage environments meet compliance needs across inventory types (e.g., food safety storage…