Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Company: Pod Plug
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth
Compensation: $20/hr + mileage reimbursement
About Pod Plug: Pod Plug is an innovative nightlife vending machine company that provides essential products and exciting mystery items to partygoers and night owls. Our unique vending machines are strategically placed in bars, clubs, and late-night venues, offering a range of nightlife essentials and fun surprise products. We're on a mission to enhance the nightlife experience by ensuring revelers have access to everything they need – and some things they didn't know they wanted – at the push of a button.
Job Overview: We're an honest, loyal, and detail-oriented Warehouse Manager to oversee our fast-paced inventory operations. This role is crucial in keeping the party going by ensuring our vending machines are always stocked with the right mix of essential items and intriguing mystery products. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for efficiency and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management:
- Utilize VendSys software to track and manage our diverse product inventory
- Conduct regular warehouse counts to maintain accuracy
- Manage storage of both essential nightlife items and rotating mystery products
- Process inventory adjustments for various reasons (e.g., damaged products, samples)
Purchasing and Receiving:
- Create and manage purchase orders for both staple and novelty items
- Receive and verify incoming inventory, ensuring quality and accuracy
- Enter purchase information into VendSys and handle any necessary credits
Order Fulfillment and Route Management:
- Oversee the picking and packing of products for vending machine restocks
- Manage route requisitions to ensure machines have an optimal product mix
- Process returns and transfers between routes or warehouses
Product Assembly and Packaging:
- Oversee the assembly and packaging of in-house mystery products
- Ensure quality control and attractive presentation of all items
Warehouse Operations:
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
- Optimize storage for efficient access to both regular and seasonal items
Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate inventory reports and analyze trends in product popularity
- Monitor stock levels, with special attention to fast-moving nightlife essentials
Team and Route Driver Coordination:
- Supervise warehouse staff and coordinate closely with route drivers
- Communicate regularly with drivers about inventory needs, new products, and any special nightlife event requirements
- Collaborate on route planning to ensure timely restocking of machines in high-traffic nightlife areas
- Work with drivers to gather insights on product performance and customer preferences
System Management:
- Maintain accurate data in VendSys for all inventory transactions
- Ensure proper categorization of products (essentials vs. mystery items)
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (up to 25% of the time)
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Proficiency in inventory management software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Leadership experience with a track record of team management
- Outstanding communication skills and ability to work effectively with various teams
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
- Passion for our products is a plus
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work environment with remote and in-person opportunities
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to shape and growth with an innovative startup with career advancement opportunities
- Growth opportunity to train and support future franchisees as Pod Plug expands
- Supportive team culture and resources to help you succeed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Schedule:
Work Location: In person