Company Description

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach in logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortun 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. 

Our Mission:

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts in the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

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Job Description

Based on-site in support of the customer (Waymo), the Inventory Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for driving improvement initiatives, implementing inventory controls and risk management, optimizing warehouse throughput, data analysis and reporting, and providing training and documentation as needed, in order to support and manage the lifecycle of materials and distribution, from receipt to final disposition at the Milpitas, CA facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Work cross-functionally with warehouse operations teams and other on-site department teams to establish best practices and corrective actions for inventory process managementEnsure that corrective actions and SLA’s are carried out in a timely manner, and track the success of those initiatives to continuously improve inventory accuracyManage key metrics including Inventory Accuracy, Aging, Inbound/ Outbound throughputPromote a culture of continuous improvement through process optimization, and innovationPrepare, analyze and present detailed reports on findings, including discrepancies, recommendations for improvement, and root cause analysisGenerate actionable insights and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve inventory discrepancies, address inefficiencies, improve overall inventory management and customer experienceServe as a key/first point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding related Waymo inventory issues, findings, and improvement opportunitiesManage the end-of-life process for damaged or obsolete goods, ensuring all scrap is physically segregated and financially transacted correctlyMonitor and report on slow-moving and obsolete inventory. Drive action plans for disposition to free up warehouse spaceProvide training and guidance to staff as needed on procedures and the importance of accurate reportingOther duties and special projects as required

QualificationsBachelor's degree with a specialization in Supply Chain, related field or equivalent experience5+ years logistics, supply chain, large scale warehouse operations or related experience 3+ Inventory management - Specialist 3+ years demonstrated experience planning, organizing, tracking and controlling tasks to achieve goals3+ years of stakeholder management and facilitation1+ specific customer experience within customer systems and knowledge of their SOP/SWI operationsExperience driving process improvements, and implementing corrective actionsKnowledge of Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and dashboard reporting is preferredExperience and knowledge of inventory management software, SAP/WMS systems (specifically MM and WM/EWM modules). Must be comfortable with T-Codes, movement types, and data extractionAbility to use critical thinking to develop, evaluate, recommend and present best optionsAbility to work independently and as part of a cross-functional teamA proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to driving resultsRisk sensitive, recognizes when problems arise or are likely to arise Excellent customer service skills, including a proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate Proficiency in using Google Suite tools, including Google Sheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Visualization), for data analysis, information sharing and turning raw data into actionable insightsTravel 10%

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: Medical, Prescription Dug, Dental and VisionLife and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramExpected compensation range from $75,000 - $85,000 annually

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.