Warehouse Coordinator

by DAVWIRE

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Jan 16, 2025
DAVWIRE

Job Description


Position Description

The Warehouse Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse. This position is designed to support our warehouse team, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency. The Warehouse Coordinator will work closely with team members to maintain inventory accuracy, improve workflow, resolve any warehouse/shipping/inventory issues that arise, maintain and monitor the warehouse KPIs and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This role is focused on coordination, communication, and supporting our warehouse team’s success.

Job Duties
  • Coordinate Daily Operations: Oversee and organize the flow of goods in and out of the warehouse to ensure timely processing, packaging, and shipping of products. Requisition warehouse supplies and maintain preventative maintenance on all warehouse equipment.
  • Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records. Utilize FIFO and KANBAN methodology. Set up annual fiscal inventory counts and cycle counts, conduct regular stock checks, and help optimize stock levels to prevent shortages or excess.
  • Team Support: Provide support and guidance to warehouse associates, helping them troubleshoot challenges and improve efficiency. This includes setting up export licenses and shipments within and outside of Canada.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in the warehouse, such as reducing downtime, improving space utilization, or speeding up order fulfillment. Work closely with all departments to ensure the warehouse is adequately organized, ensuring sufficient warehouse space for upcoming jobs.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensure that safety procedures are followed at all times, assist in training staff in safe practices, and support the warehouse team in maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Quality Control: Ensure that products are stored and handled according to company standards, minimizing damage and errors in the fulfillment process. Maintain proper traceability in accordance with DAVWIRE and AS9100 requirements. Coordinate with other departments, such as production and procurement, to align warehouse operations with overall business objectives.
  • Communication: Serve as a key communication link between warehouse staff and management, relaying important updates, changes in procedures, or special requirements.
  • Troubleshooting: Address any operational issues or concerns quickly and effectively, working with the team to find practical solutions.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Assist with tracking and reporting warehouse metrics, inventory levels, and operational performance, document and maintain warehouse work instructions.
Qualifications
  • Supply Chain Designation preferred (CSCP, CPIM, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in logistics, supply chain management, inventory management or related field preferred.
  • Clear understanding of ISO/AS9100 requirements.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and warehouse operations.
  • Able to obtain Controlled Goods certification with no restrictions.
Please send cover letter, resume, and applicable certifications to hr@davwire.com, citing Warehouse Coordinator in the subject line.