Reporting to the Vice President – Finance & Administration, the Warehouse Distribution Manager is responsible for all aspects of warehouse distribution functions related to the sale of our TRL merchandise and educational materials. This is currently a part-time position with the potential of being full time.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to maintain and operate all aspects of the distribution warehouse, administrative and operational
• Develop and implement best practices for distribution vision, strategy, policies, practices and procedures to improve operational performance
• Ability to analyze existing shipping and receiving systems, evaluate and recommend new processes and programs to improve distribution methods
• Work with leadership to establish and maintain departmental operational methods and procedures
• Manage shipping and receiving, including day to day planning and management duties, determine best shipping methods
• Oversee the incoming and outgoing shipping activities ensuring accuracy and completeness, meeting customer requirements on packaging & quality
• Regularly check inventory prices to determine if items are priced competitively
• Keep current on customer inquiries, including handling of orders and returns
• Perform annual inventory
• Maintain a catalog of items available for sale, update as necessary
• Manage receipt of goods from vendors including correspondence regarding returns or damaged items
• Update online software with inventory counts, new merchandise, product descriptions, and other changes
• Maintain inventory quantities and determine reorder points based on usage and estimated shipping time
• Ensure physical counts are accurate
• Process incoming inventory, including unloading, packaging, and shelving of items
• Keep a clean and safe environment and optimize space
• Follow all safety protocols

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior warehouse management experience preferred including shipping, receiving, inventory control and delivery
• Degree in business, management, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of running a warehouse
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills that include planning, record keeping, and task facilitation
• Dynamic and charismatic team player
• Ability to envision and convey The Reading League’s mission and embrace our values
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite or Google Workspace programs
• Willingness to learn and adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Independent and self-starter
• Familiarity with Shopify

Job Location: Syracuse, NY

Some travel may be required. Other job duties as required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to stand for a period of up to 8 hours. Work is performed in a typical warehouse environment.

The Reading League is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is open until filled.

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to:

Hiring Manager
The Reading League, Inc.
103 Wyoming Street, Second Floor
Syracuse, NY 13204

Email: jobs@thereadingleague.org