Warehouse and Inventory Manager

Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Description About Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com Job Description BENEFITS Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. Position Purpose: This position is responsible for effectively implementing and managing systems and processes for all Veolia controlled inventory, including maintaining accurate inventory levels at all assigned locations. Trains and mentors staff to receive, inspect, store, issue, and document materials as required. Must possess excellent organizational, problem solving, and communication skills. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Must maintain a clean and safe working environment in all assigned warehouse locations Practices outstanding housekeeping habits for all warehouses and maintain associated equipment Ensures accuracy of shipments and inventory transactions Ensures accurate inventory by conducting monthly physical counts and reconciling variances Generates daily reorder reports, monitors inventory levels, and adjusts inventory min/max accordingly Works closely with accounting, purchasing and client on inventory and purchase order concerns Publishes material receiving reports and monthly reports for Accounts Payable Maintains accurate records for receiving reports and packing slips per the Record Retention Policy Fully responsibility for managing and completing a warehouse inventory audit at least annually Updates and maintains all inventory master and data files Reviews and approves new part numbers for stock and Customer Spare Parts (CSP) Must be knowledgeable with VAMS Asset Management system and utilize it to its full capability Identifies inventory problem areas and promptly communicates them up and through the organization Manages all obsolete items, including materials, uniforms, electrical gloves, and recyclables Addresses damaged goods and / or short orders Communicates with various departments to ensure adequate materials and supplies are on hand Promotes appropriate and professional relationships with client, internal customers and vendors Prepares items for shipment to customers, other sites, repair facilities, or for return to vendors Interfaces with third party freight services as needed Forwards documents to the appropriate area or person for materials that have SDS's or certifications Participates in the Reliability Centered Maintenance program Anticipates and provides support and warehouse coverage as needed Accomplishes warehouse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and counseling employees Participates in Veolia's student internship program and manages student projects as appropriate Communicates job expectations, including planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions, recommending compensation actions, and adhering to policies and procedures Monitors attendance, payroll, prepares employee performance evaluations and administers disciplinary actions where applicable Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment with regular exposure to warehouse and occasional exposure to plant environment. The employee will occasionally be required to work in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this environment is moderate. Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: Associated Degree from a two-year college in Materials Management, Logistics, or related business field is required. Bachelor Degree with a major in a similar or related field is preferred. A combination of education and on-the job skills knowledge in the right environment may be considered as an alternative from the education noted above. A minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas is required: warehouse, procurement, and/or maintenance. A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience working in a warehouse with material handling and inventory control highly preferred. Experience and proficiency in computer-based purchasing and inventory required. Experience working in an industrial manufacturing / processing environment is preferred. 3 to 5 years of management/supervisory experience highly desirable. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of supply management and warehouse inventory principles is required. Familiarity with Asset Management software or experience with MRP applications is preferred. Proficient in Google Office Suite (Mail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides) or Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Ability to perform basic and accurate mathematical functions. Must be thorough, methodical, and analytical in nature. Communicates effectively and has exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Can learn new technical skills quickly. Must have the ability to develop, establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with suppliers, clients, and internal team members. Shall work exceptionally well with other Veolia team members to achieve common goals. Dependable, punctual, keeps promises, and is someone that can be relied upon. Communicates effectively via written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others. Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Must but collaborative in nature. Understands when to be supportive but knows when to take the lead. Acts with a sense of urgency. Able to work independently and but also collaboratively with a team. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Supervisory experience in a warehouse setting. Willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. Ability for effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and to lift up to twenty-five pounds; and will frequently be required to sit, and talk and hear and work on computer. Additional Information We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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