Warehouse Manager

Join the dynamic and innovative warehouse team at Media Source, home to Junior Library Guild, AKJ Education, The Horn Book, Library Journal, and School Library Journal. Our passion for children’s literature shines through all our products & services.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Warehouse Manager to join the warehouse team. This vital role will manage a team of 30+ seasoned warehouse professionals supporting two of our iconic brands, Junior Library Guild and AKJ Education. 

The Warehouse Manager will report to the Senior Warehouse Manager and is responsible for overseeing warehouse activities including shipping, receiving and inventory control.  People management responsibilities include hiring of new employees, coaching and mentoring personnel, conducting performance evaluations, and adjusting staffing for seasonal changes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Improves operational efficiency and performancethroughprocess improvement, effective shift planning and performance management
• Drives inventory accuracy improvement by helping implement Inventory Control processes and developing cycle count strategies
• Manageswarehouse team, including training, development, coaching, discipline and performance reviews. 
• Ensureswarehouse operational production requirements are met by reviewing staffing plans, scheduling employees and tracking performance
• Builds a culture that centers safety, integrity and respect for the individual

Qualifications:  

• 2+ years of warehouse management experience, with a track record of success in a leadership role.  
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, distribution, and inventory management.
• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); experience with Korber WMS is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SAP Business One (SAP B1) is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Who You Are:

• Detail-oriented, you are able to prioritize your work, set and meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• You take ownership, are an inventive problem solver, and have a high level of accountability.
• You have the ability to multi-task and are easily able to transition from project to project; able and willing to “roll your sleeves up” and get the job done.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex information and data analyses.
• Works well with others and finds fulfilment in service to others.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead in a brand-new, state-of-the-art warehouse.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.

About JLG:

JLG delivers the best new books to school and public libraries each month and we have been doing this for well over a century. In fact, Eleanor Roosevelt was one of our first editors. How’s that for a fun fact! JLG is now a part of MSI, which also encompasses AKJ Education, The Horn Book, Library Journal and School Library Journal. Our customers trust our five iconic brand platforms to be independent curators of quality products, purveyors of superior services, and thought leaders. Our service portfolio delivers what our customers need to achieve their goals:

• The highest quality independent reading offerings.
• Thought leadership, insights, data, and solutions.
• Access to industry leaders across the spectrum.

About AKJ:

AKJ Education’s mission is to reduce the barriers—namely time and money—between you and the best quality supplemental materials for your classroom. Since 1974, we’ve always been more than just books. From simple teaching resources to complete solutions, we’ve continually built out the most comprehensive toolbox of products—along with expert service—to help busy educators like you enhance your curriculum.

As a national wholesaler for schools, libraries, literacy programs, non-profit programs and book donation programs, we serve educators of all grades, from the early stages of reading through Grade 12.

We also have unique expertise in building B2B solutions for other education companies. Let us help you make the most of your limited resources to spark that love of learning in your students.

MSI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equity and inclusion, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.