Warehouse Management System (WMS) Administrator

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. Thatâ??s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing thatâ??s carried us for more than 65 years â?? a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozierâ??s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozierâ??s success.
• Develops and implements WMS strategies to support objectives and improve processes.
• Develops, implements, and manages strategies and processes for rollouts, UPIâ??s, and repack.
• Defines and develops item/location strategies and logical warehouse configuration in support of objectives and process improvements.
• Ensures data integrity essential to the WMS operation.
• Generates WMS solutions to process problems and/or new requirements.
• With supervisory participation, insures coordination of the production schedule and work assignments to optimize the utilization of people, machines, materials, and processes to meet customer requirements, schedule compliance, and operating cost objectives.
• Develops and directs key improvement projects to continuously improve department performance in the areas of quality, safety, service, respect and caring, and cost reduction.
• Researches, develops, and implements new technology applications to improve department performance.
• Insures compliance with the Union procedures defined in the Union contract. Investigates any incidents leading to disciplinary actions; conducts Step 1 Grievance meetings and writes the response.
• Ensures a clean and safe working environment for employees through the support and administration of Lozier safety programs such as safety meetings, hazard hunts, housekeeping, and proper accident reporting/investigation.
• Defines, develops, implements, and manages inventory control strategies and processes in support of company objectives.
• Manages the return goods program in support of company policy.
• Maintains records as defined and required.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in logistics, transportation, computer science, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing environment, if degreed. Minimum 6 years of experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing environment, if non-degreed. Two years of Warehouse Systems Administration experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Program) systems.
• Knowledge of material handling, mobile RF (radio frequency) devices, and application in a distribution environment.
• Expert PC skills in windows, word processing, relational databases, and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of inventory control processes & strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems, processes, and strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Lozier business objectives (Safety, Quality, Respect & Caring, Speed, Cost, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Lozier Distribution systems, strategies, objectives, and inventory control management.
• Working knowledge of the Lozier budget and planning process.
• Knowledge of Lozier customers and products.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Able to move around throughout a warehouse 50% of the day.
• Able to work at a PC for extended periods of time.
• Lifting of 25 lbs occasionally.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an â??at-willâ? basis.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi-weekly paycheck).   
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
• Optional Alternative Work Schedule available, this includes a schedule of longer work days, with a rotational schedule of every other Friday off.
• Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.