Warehouse Operations Manager - 1st Shift

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

GXO is looking for an innovative person with a passion for Warehouse and Inventory management and a focus on emergency management logistics. The Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for planning and preparing the logistics needs and support that would be able to contribute to GXO’s Disaster Logistics planning and response efforts that are critical to keeping our operations running smoothly.

Pay, benefits and more.

The annual salary range for this role is $88151 - $132227 / YEAR. GXO, in good faith, believes this is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New Jersey. This rate may be modified in the future. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees. You can apply for this role by clicking on the Apply now button at the bottom of this posting (or through the Employee Job Hub if you are a current GXO employee). Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

What you’ll do on a typical day:  

• Collaborating closely with customer Logistics Program Managers to execute all aspects of the Emergency Supply Stockpile (ESS) Program
• Supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the ESS program
• Providing strategic logistics vision, with practical solutions, to support emergency plans and response efforts
• Supervising onsite staff to conduct inbound and outbound shipping, receiving, inventory kitting, warehouse organization and configuration
• Conducting inventory management and SKU map updates
• Executing Wave Plan operations the customer uses to select, mobilize, and deploy supplies
• Attending coordination meetings and training exercises with customer staff and leadership
• Coordinating with internal and external partners on tasks, resource requests, site visits and facility upgrades
• Conducting tasks, collaborating with contracted vendors, tracking quotes, invoices, deliveries, and Bills of Lading
• Developing exercises with customer for long-term facilitated discussions and exercise opportunities with all partners
• Serving as a program manager in an on-call basis

What you need to succeed at GXO:   

At a minimum, you’ll need: 

• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and computerized scanner equipment
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends

It’d be great if you also have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field
• 4 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Experience in Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Warehouse and Inventory Management, Project and Program development, Technology program management
• Superior written and oral communications skills  
• Experience in Emergency Management and Disaster Relief
• Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience
• Experience managing multiple projects in a high-pressure work environment
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel 
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.