Receiving Manager

• Main contact and liaison between the DC’s and the Merchandise Managers on all aspects of incoming merchandise; ensuring critical information is relayed and communicated between centers to assist in maintaining efficiency at each center and facilitate the handling of receiving issues.
• Primary R.F. (radio frequency) warehouse contact and support for maintaining RF workflow, including program testing, software enhancement requests, frontline hardware diagnostics & troubleshooting.
• Direct daily operation of Receiving, setting guidelines & standards for performance; monitoring the Team Member and production results and ensure the Team Members comply with policy and procedure.
• Directs the receipt, relieving and transfer of inventory within the D.C. (and Off-site storage facilities), ensuring accuracy of inventory adjustments on PC and RF applications; reviewing and maintaining the integrity of the open receiving memo, held receipts, zero BOH, dock to stock and transaction reports. Working closely with warehouse Supervisors and Inventory checkers re: problem receipts.
• Ensure year-end auditing requirements are met. Each year, the process of incoming receiving transactions must have a clear and final cutoff. This requirement is a major component required by the auditors.
• Partner with the Inventory/Trailer Coordinator on inbound volumes and direction of inventory based on forecasts. Coordinate with the Receiving Team, Inventory/Trailer Coordinator and Off-Site Supervisors to ensure allocated freight from off-site facilities is located in Wetaskiwin prior to daily order drop.
• Ensure suppliers with respect to “Home’s Supplier Guide” are following proper shipping guidelines, palletization standards - packaging, UPC labeling, TDG-transportation of dangerous goods requirements, proper documentation of inbound shipments – ASN and packing slip info following deliveries to all St. Jacobs’ receiving facilities.
• Distribution contact using the CHEP portal for the CHEP and CPC pallet program. Assisting with the yearly national audit in Wetaskiwin and off-site storage facilities. Responsible for record keeping for all pallet returns and receipts.
• Set appointment times with Suppliers and Common carriers for deliveries into Wetaskiwin to ensure manageable workload & flow of merchandise onto the docks. Assist Home Hardware Dispatcher with prioritizing pickups / backhauls,
• Attend Management and Supervisory meetings as required to stay current with company initiatives and policy.
• Respond to inquiries from Team Members, Dealers, Suppliers, and Carriers regarding product status.
• Communicate to Pricing / Merchandise Services, vendor, UPC, & item description changes to ensure accurate and current information is maintained.

• 3-5 years’ experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to convey issues concisely and accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Thorough understanding of Home Hardware systems and products.
• Transportation and warehouse knowledge a must.
• Computer skills including PC, RF, Word, Outlook, Excel, Oracle and the internet is required.
• Ability to diagnose system and software problems.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with previous supervisory or managerial experience an asset.
• Willingness to upgrade people and job skills.

• The expected starting salary range for this role is $63,400 - $83,300; the final offer will reflect relevant skills and experience.
• Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts through the warehouse.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation package.
• Personal and sick time.

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