Warehouse Specialist

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UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, in every location in which the company has facilities, UPL complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UPL also reinforces EEO through its Corporate Business Principles and Code of Business Conduct.

Job Summary 

The Warehouse Specialist is a cross-functional team member responsible for performing a variety of warehouse duties, including receiving, stocking, order picking, and inventory auditing

Job Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect inbound shipments for accuracy and damage
• Stock inventory into correct locations using scanners 
• Pick customer orders accurately and stage for shipping
• Perform routine cycle counts and support physical inventory audits
• Identify inventory discrepancies, root causes of inventory variances, and opportunities for process enhancement
• Maintain inventory accountability, material condition integrity, and documentation accuracy
• Serve as the primary contact for customers and internal stakeholders (procurement, logistics, customer service etc.) at the bonded warehouse 
• Communicate and collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure policies and procedures are followed and completed
• Support Kingstree manufacturing and/or logistics activites especially during peak season 

Required Qualifications

• A minimum high school diploma or GED 
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in warehouse enviroment 
• Minimum 2 years of experience operating powered industrial trucks 
• Working knowledge of SAP for inventory management 
• Proficient in Microsoft software suites (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment by shifiting between different priorities, adjusting work schedule and/or working overtime as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree 
• 5+ years of experience working in warehouse enviroment 
• 3+ hands-on experience of SAP for inventory management 

UPL Competencies

• Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically, takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities.
• Results Orientations: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition.
• Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation.
• Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking.
• Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments.
• Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.