Retail Warehouse Manager, Ridgefield

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a high-caliber Retail Warehouse Manager to oversee our logistics and distribution operations.
This role is designed for a strategic leader with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in multi-channel retail fulfillment.
Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, and outbound shipping for a high-volume retail environment.
Multi-Channel Distribution: Execute seamless shipping strategies tailored to diverse retail partners, ranging from Big Box retailers with centralized Distribution Centers (DCs) to specialized individual dealers .
Compliance & Standards: Ensure all shipments strictly adhere to specific retailer routing guides , labeling requirements, and palletization standards to eliminate chargebacks.
Systems Management: Oversee the integration and daily use of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems to manage purchase orders, advanced shipping notices (ASNs), and invoicing.
Inventory Accuracy: Maintain a 4.0-index level of precision (99%) in inventory counts through robust cycle counting and WMS management.
Required Qualifications Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a warehouse management role specifically focused on retail distribution.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with SPS Commerce or similar EDI platforms is mandatory.
You must understand how to navigate the digital handshake between supplier and retailer.
Logistics Knowledge: Proven track record of managing high-volume outbound freight, including LTL (Less Than Truckload) , FTL, and small parcel shipping.
Process Improvement: Experience implementing lean warehouse practices to increase throughput and reduce fulfillment lead times.
Preferred Skills Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) implementation or optimization.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to report on KPIs such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and order accuracy.
Excellent communication skills for coordinating with sales teams, retail buyers, and freight carriers.aa415a4b-8b*****fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a