Warehouse Manager
ofiDescription ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose : to be the change for good food and a healthy future. Position Summary ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Warehouse Manager will be responsible for inventory management, including the development of minimum inventory levels, ordering of parts to support warehouse functions as well as overall management of inbound and outbound shipping and receiving. The candidate will effectively interact and communicate with department heads to ensure accurate coordination of warehouse activities. What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current. Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and make recommendations for improvement as needed. Prepare work orders and submit requisitions for repairs or replacement of equipment. Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities are aligned with other functions such as production, sales, inventory control, and purchasing. Direct the processing of salvaged parts from damaged or used material. Participates in planning personnel safety and plant protection activities. Review and develop strategies to reduce all slow moving and obsolete inventories. Plans and administers continuous inventory audits to support finance in department budgeting. Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Manage implementation and maintenance of new technology for fleet and inventory tracking. Work closely with Planning and Operational departments to ensure cohesive and timely flow of finished goods. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Two (2) years of Logistics/Inventory/Warehouse Management experience is required. Must have a high level of competency with inventory systems management and advanced skills in spreadsheets and database experience. Experience utilizing SAP system is highly preferred. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Proven strong diagnostic and decision-making skills are required. Ability and willingness to learn and embrace new technology is required. Proficiency with Microsoft office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook are required. Ability to work with a positive attitude in a high stress environment is required. Bilingual, English and Spanish, is strongly preferred. This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes tree nuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where tree nuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization . ofi provides employees with a comprehensi…