Manager, Warehouse Services - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Catholic Schools

Edmonton Catholic Schools

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another.

The Division is comprised of over 44,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Manager, Warehouse Services:

Requisition ID: 8405

Hours Per Week: 35

Position:
Existing

FTE: 1

Department:
Warehouse Services

No Months Per Year: 12

Position Status:
Permanent

Employee Group:

OOS

Rate of Pay:
$77,796 - $97,260

Posting Closing Date: 5/24/24

Facility Services is looking for a Warehouse Manager to join their team

The Manager, Warehouse Services is an integral member of the department management team with a primary focus of providing and leading the centralized Warehouse Distribution Centre.

The incumbent manages and co-ordinates the duties of staff for the purpose of service delivery.

The job also manages and co-ordinates the Division loaner pool scheduling, including delivery, pickup, and redistribution of items across all Division sites.

The job is responsible for the delivery of services to maintain a continuous supply of goods and services ensuring availability, easy accessibility and consistently of the best quality to enhance the educational environment and process.

The job works in collaboration with the Manager, Procurement Services and the Manager, Financial Systems to ensure Division and department goals and objectives are met.

The incumbent directly supervises the Supervisor, Warehouse Services and manages a team of eight staff members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and supervision

Manage and direct the team to ensure services are delivered consistently throughout the Division
Coach, train and mentor staff
Assign, delegate and evaluate work
Participate in the disciplinary process
Lead the recruitment and selection process

Management activities

Ensure schools and sites receive service that is being offered within the stated cost recovery objectives
Review cost recovery initiatives for possible implementation and/or improvement
Assist Procurement Services with the tender process for inventory items
Review vendor service and inventory availability
Direct Procurement Services to seek other vendors for product availability, quality, and pricing.
Direct shipment concerns (wrong products/pricing/quantity, late shipment) to Procurement Services for resolution
Manage unit's yearend processes to ensure compliance with Financial Services' policies and procedures
Ensure purchase orders are appropriately opened and closed.
Schedule, coordinate, and perform physical inventory count and enter subsequent inventory adjustments as required.
Manage unit's budget including forecasting, monitoring and revising expenditures
Participate as part of the department's management team
Contribute to long

- and short-term strategic and operational planning

Communication and consultation

Consult with Division staff to determine needs, develop longterm strategies and to ensure appropriate levels of service
Develop, implement, update and communicate internal inventory services procedures
Collaborate with Procurement Services on acquisition and storage of materials, supplies, equipment and furniture
Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective and timely coordination of services
Work with other school jurisdictions to develop alternative purchasing possibilities
Provide guidance, expertise and respond to question on the Inventory Shopping Cart system

Inventory management

Review and assess inventory items and levels
Conduct weekly recording and checks
Followup with internal and external customers
Control the inventory value and quality of products offered
Manage regular inventory check processes
Ensure adequate onhand levels to meet forecasted demands
Coordinate annual physical inventory count with Financial Services

Fleet and equipment management

Ensure the maintenance and servicing of a fleet of five vehicles to ensure services are provided to sites
Ensure Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) is compliant with truck fleet as per the Alberta Traffic Act
Ensure all vehicles and equipment have preinspections completed as required by the Division and in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation
Ensure maintenance and servicing of material handling equipment
Coordinate annual Preventative Maintenance service

Professional Development

Maintain technical knowledge through a range of activities
Maintain current forklift, safety, and/or other required certifications for warehouse staff
Coordinate training for warehouse staff

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
**_ Diploma or degree in an area related to Supply Chain Management/Warehousing/Business, plus five years of directly related management or supervisory experience in a distribution/w