Portable Sun LLC

Warehouse Manager

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

$47,840-$49,920

About This Job

Position Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all warehouse activities, ensuring accurate inventory control, cost-effective freight management, and a safe, efficient workplace. This role balances hands-on involvement—such as forklift operation and palletization—with strategic responsibilities such as carrier negotiations, KPI tracking, and continuous-improvement initiatives rooted in lean principles.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

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Shipment Coordination

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Schedule, book, and track all inbound and outbound shipments (parcel, LTL, FTL, and container).

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Ensure proper documentation, labeling, and carrier compliance for on-time pickups and deliveries.

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Inventory Control

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Maintain optimal stock levels through regular cycle counts and system reconciliation.

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Proactively alert the purchasing team of reorder points or spikes in demand to prevent stockouts or overstocking.

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Hands-On Warehouse Support

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Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to assist with palletization, staging, loading, and unloading trucks.

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Model and enforce best safety practices on the floor.

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Damage & Claims Management

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Inspect inbound and outbound products for damages, file freight claims promptly, and follow through to resolution.

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Document root causes and collaborate with carriers, vendors, and internal teams to minimize future losses.

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Freight Cost Optimization

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Continuously analyze freight spend, negotiate carrier rates, and consolidate shipments where feasible.

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Develop creative routing and packaging solutions that reduce costs without sacrificing service quality.

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3PL & External Partner Coordination

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Engage and manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers during peak demand, overflow storage, or specialized projects.

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Monitor 3PL performance against service-level agreements and reconcile invoices.

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Performance Monitoring & Reporting

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Track KPIs such as order accuracy, on-time shipments, dock-to-stock time, and labor productivity.

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Present weekly and monthly performance dashboards to leadership, highlighting wins and targeted corrective actions.

Skills

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Proficiency in shipping and receiving processes.

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Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) for tracking inventory and orders.

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Strong knowledge of inventory control techniques and best practices.

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Familiarity with logistics operations and transportation management principles.

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Understanding of lean methodologies to improve operational efficiency.

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Ability to manage supply chain functions effectively.

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Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

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Strong leadership abilities with effective communication skills.

Join our team as a Warehouse Manager where you can contribute to our success by ensuring smooth operations within our facility!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

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Flexible schedule

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Paid time off

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Professional development assistance

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

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Day shift

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Holidays

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Monday to Friday

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No weekends

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Overtime

Ability to Commute:

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Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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Grand Rapids, MI 49504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person