Director of Traffic/Warehousing

Responsibilities: Total responsibility for all warehouse activities & functions. Reports to President Minimal supervision required Responsibilities Develops and directs programs and policies related to the organization's logistics and production controls. This position will consist of Asset Management related duties, including Asset Management meetings. Directs all large shipments both domestically as well as internationally. This includes providing direction on how orders should be entered in order processing. Provides direction to the Sales Representatives and Managers on method of shipment. Corresponds with order entry, billing and corporate tax department regarding proper data entry of customer orders. Corresponds directly with overseas freight forwarders (which is most often after hours) this direct correspondence helps to ensure that product shipped is not delayed in customs in foreign countries. Negotiate freight rates with all carriers to ensure best possible rates and services are established for ConRes. Assist department managers/supervisors in hiring of new people. Create warehouse procedures with Warehouse Manager for the proper handling storage, workflow of product through warehouse operations. Direct annual physical inventories for all categories of inventory as well as monthly or quarterly cycle counting. Perform with department managers, all employee performance reviews and disciplinary requirements. Direct flow of product through the test & configuration area and service area. Ensure proper procedures are in place to assure quality of product to be shipped. Direct activities for in-house service group and parts administration. Analyze work processes for service & parts and assist in the write off/retirement of equipment or parts either obsolete or uneconomic/to repair. Direct and schedule priorities for QC area. Provide for the necessary training of entire staff. Arrange either on site or off-site training of employees when necessary. Ensure company complies with state laws as far as safety polices. Ensure safe and professional work environment for all employees. Ensure cleanliness and security of entire facility. Arrange for all sub-contractors for cleaning, trash removal, and maintenance of facility. etc. Negotiate & establish vendors for all shipping supplies. Assure creation of any procedures necessary to ensure compliance with ISO Quality Program. Responsibility of monitoring the policies and guidelines set forth for international shipments for ConRes Qualifications: Education: High School, Business Degree or equivalent experience Experience: 5 years' experience in running warehouse operation as well as manufacturing and service. Skills: Good communication skills familiarity with PC's and manufacturing knowledge of QA/QC procedures and requirements. Negotiating skills and equipment. Other: Knowledge of freight and material handling equipment & supplies.