Warehouse Manager/Purchaser

SummaryResponsible for the procurement of medical equipment and supplies for the Houston Warehouse facility and project sites, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring efficient supply operations across global field operational sites, ensuring compliance with local legislation and maintaining strict quality control. Supervision and management of the Supply Chain Analysts.

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesManagement of day-to-day warehouse operations, receiving, warehousing, and distribution Quality control of outbound shipments Advise team on shipping logistics to ensure timely and accurate deliveries to the customer Responsible for warehouse procedures and layout, bin management, and lot and expiration tracking Development, ongoing maintenance, and troubleshooting of warehouse systems including WMS Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by understanding existing and new legislation, adhering to requirements, and advising the team on necessary actions Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by closely monitoring security procedures and protocols in line with industry standards and client requirements Controls inventory levels by supervising physical counts and reconciling with data storage systems Maintains physical condition of warehouse by inspecting equipment, issuing work orders for repair, and requisitions for replacement Designs, develops, and manages shipment of all internal and external medical kits for both customer and end-user purposes Manage procurement of warehouse supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet monthly field supply requests Prepare purchasing and sales documentation such as purchase orders, quotations, and sales invoices for clients and vendors Management, training, and mentoring of Supply Chain team, ensuring accurate and timely procurement of supplies Maintaining a physical presence in the warehouse and other duties as required Other duties as assigned Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position manages the equipment and supply warehouse employees.

QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education And ExperienceAssociate's degree (A. A.

) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school Experience in Good Distribution Practice (preferred) Experience in a supply chain role, preferably in a medical supplies environment International buying experience (preferred) Experience in multi-site remote operations (preferred) Experience in the improvement or development of complex supply processes (preferred) Required Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesStrong decision-making skills Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate across varying levels up to and including senior management Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer & technology literacy (advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred) Knowledge of purchase ordering, stock management, and warehouse management systems (preferred) Must not have been convicted of any felony or any federal, state, or local laws relating to wholesale or retail prescription drug distribution of controlled substances Must be at least 21 years of age CERTIFICATES AND LICENSESDesired Hazardous Materials Shipping certification (preferred) Forklift certification (preferred) WORKING CONDITIONSAll conditions, skills, and abilities listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Language SkillsMust be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to understand and work with IT regarding shipping software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.

The employee must constantly reach with hands and fingers. The employee must be able to work in close contact with small and large groups. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, unassisted. Frequent hearing and talking is required. Extensive keyboard typing is required.