Inbound Operations Manager
Core
Oversees strategic implementation of inbound operations for a distribution center, managing teams, freight scheduling, receiving, stocking, and safety compliance.
Role type
Inbound Operations Manager
Builds
Efficient inbound freight flow, receiving dock operations, and stocked inventory
Domain
Logistics / Distribution Center
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, operational efficiency optimization, safety compliance enforcement, supplier/customer issue resolution, cross-functional collaboration, budget management, process improvement
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma, project management, data analysis, stakeholder influence, agile methodologies
Technologies
WMS, ERP systems, MS Office, Promapp, Power BI, Visio
Responsibilities
Implement operational strategies to optimize efficiency; monitor inbound team productivity and troubleshoot issues; manage inbound freight scheduling, unloading, receiving, and stocking activities; enforce safety rules and regulations; train and develop employees; resolve supplier, delivery partner, and customer inquiries and escalations; investigate and resolve repetitive receiving errors; protect company assets and maintain equipment; implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership