Warehouse Manager

Job highlights
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Qualifications
High School Diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and 15 years of warehouse experience
Experience with ERP systems (e.g
SAP/APO and Business Warehouse data usage), analysis, and presentation
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Benefits
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan
Free coverage applies in the next calendar year
The base pay for this position is $+5,000.00 – $1+0,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted
Responsibilities
In this role, you are responsible for personnel and managing warehouse activities including inbound material movement from vendors, receipt, storage, inventory management, order picking, packing, and distribution to end customers
The role directly impacts the effective use of transportation, warehousing, and distribution budget
The is responsible for order fulfillment, chain of custody form printing, inbound, and inventory control
Leading a cross-functional team, the position will also be responsible for
Establish a work environment that emphasizes personnel safety, especially in light of operating heavy material handling equipment, company vehicles, and handling potentially hazardous materials
Establish a work environment that emphasizes inventory accuracy
Ensure timely and accurate receipts of purchased materials and returned goods
Coordinate material transactions between the warehouses and other departments
Manage transitions, as needed, with minimal disruption to customer needs
Supervise cycle count activities and physical inventory counts
Ensure timely and accurate shipments of finished goods to domestic destinations
Responsible for the management of third-party transportation partners
Facilitate and coordinate multifunctional team meetings to ensure initiatives are accomplished
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures
Work with cross-functional teams within the division and across divisions at the regional level
Work in compliance with the Distribution Center Quality System and Quality Policy requirements
Oversee implementation of new procedures, safety improvement programs, and cost reductions
Coordinate with organizational functions, such as Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to provide necessary supply chain support for both new and existing products
Stay abreast of current and upcoming trends in warehousing technologies and procedures
Select and train new personnel and evaluate their performance
Establish written procedures relevant to the above functions
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices
Key holder for the site’s metrics
Job description
Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and a best place to work for diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry-leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for the treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

Our location in Portsmouth, VA currently has an opportunity for a Warehouse Manager. In this role, you are responsible for personnel and managing warehouse activities including inbound material movement from vendors, receipt, storage, inventory management, order picking, packing, and distribution to end customers. The role directly impacts the effective use of transportation, warehousing, and distribution budget. The Warehouse Manager manages a multi-functional organization to deliver superior service to multiple business verticals across the US.

WHAT YOU DO
• The is responsible for order fulfillment, chain of custody form printing, inbound, and inventory control.
• Leading a cross-functional team, the position will also be responsible for
• Establish a work environment that emphasizes personnel safety, especially in light of operating heavy material handling equipment, company vehicles, and handling potentially hazardous materials.
• Establish a work environment that emphasizes inventory accuracy.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipts of purchased materials and returned goods.
• Coordinate material transactions between the warehouses and other departments.
• Manage transitions, as needed, with minimal disruption to customer needs.
• Supervise cycle count activities and physical inventory counts.
• Ensure timely and accurate shipments of finished goods to domestic destinations.
• Responsible for the management of third-party transportation partners.
• Facilitate and coordinate multifunctional team meetings to ensure initiatives are accomplished.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams within the division and across divisions at the regional level.
• Work in compliance with the Distribution Center Quality System and Quality Policy requirements.
• Oversee implementation of new procedures, safety improvement programs, and cost reductions.
• Coordinate with organizational functions, such as Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to provide necessary supply chain support for both new and existing products.
• Stay abreast of current and upcoming trends in warehousing technologies and procedures.
• Select and train new personnel and evaluate their performance.
• Establish written procedures relevant to the above functions.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Key holder for the site’s metrics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required
• High School Diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and 15 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP/APO and Business Warehouse data usage), analysis, and presentation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, or Logistics.
• Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or Technical Disciplines.
• Experience working in multi-ERP system warehouse operations.
• Experience and knowledge of warehouse operations is very important to this position as this is the key contact for the warehouse activities for the entire division.
• Experience in a combination of supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build consensus across functional, business unit, and geographic boundaries.
• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $+5,000.00 – $1+0,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

United States
Virginia
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