Who we are:
Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.
We are looking for an experienced warehouse manager to join our coming soon branch in Houston, Texas. In this important role, you will be responsible for planning and executing efficient warehouse management strategies in warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics. You will work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that continuous progress is highly regarded.
Benefits:
- All paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents.
- Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays.
Location: Houston, TX
Hours: 8AM - 5PM
Essential Functions:
- Maintains a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse and distribution mission in an effective and efficient manner. Interviews and recommends applicants for hire as warehouse associates and/or drivers.
- Plans and coordinates work, trains, motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of warehouse associates/drivers; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations; counsels, records and disciplines as necessary.
- Evaluates the performance of warehouse operation and distribution; maintains accuracy and efficiency by streamlining the operation procedures.
- Monitors material handling from receiving to distribution and ensures being compliant with applicable federal, state, local regulatory procedures, including DOT, OSHA, or IFTA.
- Ensures materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety protocols. Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse.
- Responsible for day-to-day delivery planning for truck drivers, including delivery routes and loading.
- Resolves discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
- Monitors the flow of paperwork from receiving to inventory control and assures timely data entry.
- Maintains the equipment structure to accomplish the warehouse and distribution mission in a safe, effective manner. Provides appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
- Researches material handling equipment and cooperates with purchasing department to ensure procurement quality in terms of the equipment performance, safety, reliability and cost.
- Responsible for all truck and forklift maintenance; well documents the maintenance history for governmental or internal audits.
- Meets with other managers and supervisors to confer about products, receiving/shipping times, and distribution issues, among many other concerns.
- Anticipates and requests funding for future personnel requirements. Anticipates and requests funding for future material handling equipment.
- Responsible for and participates in semiannual inventory count (possibly on a weekend).
- Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
- Obligation to answer to all management as requested.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to walk, talk, hear, climb, balance, reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities are required, including close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and maintain clarity.
- Ability to handle and move up to 165 pounds assisted occasionally.
- Able to drive for a majority of the daily working hours occasionally.
- Working Conditions – open busy area with loud noises.
Other Requirements:
- Business level English – Read/write/speak/listen.
- Other language such as Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese preferred.
- Box truck driving experiences preferred.
- Clean driving records in the latest 3 years.
- Forklift certified is required.
- Solid Knowledge in logistics and trucking, particularly in DOT regulations and IFTA.
- Experienced in working with the 3rd party trucking company such as Penske or Ryder.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and afterhours as needed.
- High school Diploma required; B.S. or B.A. in business management, industrial management or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of warehousing experience required; 10+ years preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of food warehouse managerial experience required; 5+ years preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Good mathematical skills – ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
- Basic skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Exceptional managerial skills.
- Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
- Knowledge of Japanese foods and sakes preferred.
Disclaimers:
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.
Mutual Trading Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
