About Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries:
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. With a focus on empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and inclusion in the community, Ohio Valley Goodwill has been serving the Greater Cincinnati area for over 100 years. Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our retail inventory warehouse. This role will be critical in managing retail inventory categorization, facilitating seasonal transitions, coordinating new store fulfillment, and handling inventory overflow via off-site storage and broker networks. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational expertise and the ability to work cross-functionally to ensure efficient and accurate inventory flow across our retail network.::: {align="center"}
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Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management & Categorization- Maintain accurate inventory records through effective warehouse organization and management systems.
- Oversee product categorization for ease of retrieval and accurate tracking.
- Ensure inventory is cycle-counted and reconciled regularly to maintain system integrity.
Seasonal Flips & Transitions
- Plan and execute seasonal inventory transitions across retail locations.
- Coordinate efficient removal and storage of off-season goods and timely staging of in-season products.
- Develop and maintain schedules for product rotations and seasonal setups.
New & Existing Store Fulfillment
- Manage outbound shipments and inventory fulfillment for new store openings.
- Collaborate with merchandising and store operations to ensure correct product assortments and quantities.
- Track and communicate timelines for inventory delivery to store locations.
Trailer & Overflow Management
- Partner with Transportation Supervisor to oversee scheduling, loading, and unloading of trailers used for excess inventory.
- Maintain proper tracking of inventory stored off-site and ensure accessibility.
- Ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines during all trailer activity.
Excess Inventory Brokering
- Identify opportunities for brokering surplus inventory through GII network partners.
- Manage documentation, shipping, and transfer logistics for brokered goods.
Team Leadership & Warehouse Operations
- Lead and develop warehouse staff to maintain a high-performing team.
- Implement and maintain warehouse best practices to ensure efficiency, safety, and accuracy.
- Monitor KPIs and prepare reports on inventory, shipping, receiving, and labor productivity.
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Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse or inventory management, preferably in a retail or multi-store environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory control systems and warehouse logistics.
- Experience managing seasonal transitions and new store logistics.
- Familiarity with inventory brokerage and retail supply chain operations.
- Proficiency with WMS, ERP, and MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to lift and move inventory as needed; forklift certification is a plus.
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Preferred Skills:
Experience with cross-docking and multi-modal inventory flow.
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