Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager – #003204 Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager oversees the daily operation of the University’s warehouse in support of Facilities Management and Residential Living, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, control, and distribution of housekeeping, maintenance, and construction supplies, tools, and equipment.

This position manages a formal inventory control system, prepares inventory replenishment estimates for state contract purchases, verifies incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, and ensures timely fulfillment of departmental requisitions.

The role also supervises warehouse staff and operations, maintains appropriate stock levels and rotation, and manages surplus or damaged property in accordance with state requirements.

Work is performed with considerable independence and is evaluated based on operational efficiency, accuracy of inventory records, and the effective stewardship of facilities and materials.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Oversee daily operation of the University's warehouse in support of Facilities Management and Residential Living.
• Ensure efficient receipt, storage, control, and distribution of housekeeping, maintenance, and construction supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a formal inventory control system and prepare inventory replenishment estimates for state contract purchases.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy and quality and ensure timely fulfillment of departmental requisitions.
• Supervise warehouse staff and operations, maintain appropriate stock levels and rotation, and manage surplus or damaged property.
• Ensure compliance with state requirements and evaluate performance based on operational efficiency and accuracy of inventory records.

• Considerable knowledge of warehouse management principles and practices, including inventory control, materials handling, and stock rotation.
• Ability to maintain accurate perpetual and physical inventory records, reconcile discrepancies, and prepare routine and periodic reports.
• Ability to analyze usage patterns and estimate the type and quantity of supplies, materials, and equipment required to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate warehouse personnel and coordinate daily warehouse operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and members of the general public.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of supervisory experience in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,315. Salary Band Range: $35,880 – $100,808.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.

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