Warehouse Operations Manager

World Vision is hiring an Warehouse Operations Manager a World Vision U.S. warehouse/distribution facility in Grand Prairie, TX.  

At a Glance 

Role: Warehouse Operations Manager

Reports to: Site Manager

Location: Grand Prairie, TX 

Minimum Requirements: Two-year technical or junior college degree or equivalent work experience (four years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires 3-5 years of work experience in a warehouse/distribution center, preferably including supervisory work experience with a servant leadership approach. Working knowledge of and experience with Inventory Management Systems and related electronic devices common in warehouse/distribution environment required. Must be able to lift, bend, squat and stand. Ability to move up to 50 pounds required. Must be able to operate a fork-lift.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer 

Estimated hiring range: $69,400 - $93,660

The Job 

The Warehouse Operations Manager will manage the operations of assigned warehouse facility. Ensure all warehouse owned resources are maintained and the proper handling and safe storage of inventory, including marketing products critical to fundraising efforts across the country. Oversee repairs/configuration of inventory as needed, and guarantee that all inventory is distributed to locations on-time and on budget. Help carry out our Christian organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. Personify the ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.

Responsibilities will include  

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role. 

Warehouse Operations:

• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment for staff and volunteers by developing and maintaining warehouse procedures and safety standards and ensuring all required safety measures are in place, operational and adhered to.
• Ensure all warehouse assets are properly maintained.
• Oversee the safe and appropriate storage of a variety of types of inventory.
• Research and stay informed of best practices and implement within the warehouse as needed.
• Work with department leaders throughout the division to assess and determine cost saving approaches to meet warehousing/distribution needs.

Materials Distribution:

• Oversee and schedule the work of warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate materials handling.
• Fill time sensitive warehouse orders for both in-house and outside domestic and/or international shipping.
• Receive and process incoming deliveries.
• Respond in a timely manner to user/customer inquiries concerning inventory, order filling, and receiving.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation and ensure adequate supply levels are maintained based on anticipated business needs.
• Inspect and repair or oversee the repair of inventory. May include the set up and configuration of handheld electronic devices.
• Maintain and operate standard warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and fork-lifts, to store and retrieve inventory.
• May make routine deliveries and pick-ups.

Inventory Control:

• Complete and maintain appropriate shipping/receiving and inventory documentation and databases. Prepare management reports as required.
• Research and validate incoming invoices to ensure appropriate payment when necessary.
• May monitor corporate supplies inventory and inform material owners when supplies need to be reordered to ensure adequate inventory control.
• Work with vendors to order, contract, or maintain equipment and other warehouse supplies.
• Analyze performance of existing shipping and receiving systems and vendor contracts, evaluating and recommending changes that would improve efficiency.
• May work with volunteer groups and ministry partners to schedule use of volunteers and/or product distribution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with team members when assigned to work as part of a team.
• Keep informed of organizational announcements, activities and changes via regular reading of the WVUS Intranet and other corporate communication tools.

You bring these skills

• Attention to Detail: Accomplishes tasks thoroughly, showing concern for all the areas involved no matter how small, at the appropriate level for the task.
• Relationship Building: Easily establishes a professional rapport, growing and maintaining a network of contacts. Offers compromises as necessary to gain support and participation. Proactively contacts others, despite the risk of possible rejection
• Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to adapt to new ways of doing things; is willing to attempt new ways to solve problems and maximizes performance and opportunity in a constantly changing work environment
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively

Minimum Requirements  

Two-year technical or junior college degree or equivalent work experience (four years). In addition to education or education equivalent, requires 3-5 years of work experience in a warehouse/distribution center, preferably including supervisory work experience with a servant leadership approach. Working knowledge of and experience with Inventory Management Systems and related electronic devices common in warehouse/distribution environment required. Must be able to lift, bend, squat and stand. Ability to move up to 50 pounds required. Must be able to operate a fork-lift.

Salary & Benefits 

WVUS Pay Grade Level: 223 

Estimated hiring range: $69,400 - $93,660

The posted hiring salary range reflects pay for U.S. locations and is determined using market data and internal compensation guidelines. Actual compensation may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, and applicable laws. For information about World Vision U.S' comprehensive benefits package, please visit this link.

About World Vision 

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For over 75 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith. 

What Happens Next? 

Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter. Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time.