WAREHOUSE MANAGER

A Heritage of Industry Success Extraordinary success in airport and transportation retail doesn’t happen overnight. Incorporated in 1926, Hudson News Company first began distributing newspapers in 1918 as the Bayonne News Company. Since then it has become one of North America’s largest independent wholesalers of periodicals and books. In 1987, Hudson Group Retail Division was formed to fulfill the concession needs of the transportation industry by creating and operating newsstands, bookstores, gift shops and specialty stores in major airports and terminals throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

Job Summary:

Assists the General Manager by managing and executing all activities of the warehouse in support of the overall operation; helps to promote an overall corporate image of excellence through a strong work ethic, leadership by example, and the consistent delivery of excellent customer service throughout the warehouse operation.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Protects all company assets in the warehouse including non-stock mercandise.

·         Provides a safe and clean environment for warehouse personnel.

·         Recruits and trains warehouse personnel.

·         Schedules warehouse operational hours to accommodate business requirements.

·         Supervises and delegates tasks to warehouse employees.

·         Places stock orders as required.

·         Counts and receives incoming merchandise; reports shortages/overages to vendors in a timely manner, before required deadlines.

·         Counts and completes all appropriate paperwork for merchandise returns to vendors.

·         Adjusts prices (mark ups/ mark downs) as per the General Manager’s instructions.

·         Provides ongoing stock replenishment to the sales floor.

·         Isolates, sorts, and organizes all damaged and outdated products for subsequent supplier credits and returns.

·         Arranges monthly meetings with sales representatives to provide information to the General Manager regarding new products on the market and to obtain credit for damaged/outdated products.

·         Organizes all preparatory work for quarterly press counts and annual inventory.

Working Relationships:

·         Consults and helps plan activities with General Manager; manages the activities of warehouse staff.

·         Provides supervision, guidance and support to warehouse staff.

·         Works with vendors, on-site jobbers and sales representatives.

·         Communicates with home office personnel.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

·         Leadership qualities and demonstrated organizational skills.

·         Good time-management skills and problem-solving abilities.

·         Ability to multi-task.

Education and Experience:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent

·         Two to four years of previous warehouse experience.