Manager Retail Warehouse

The Retail Warehouse & Distribution Manager plays an integral role in ensuring all Retail merchandise flows efficiently and accurately from the Warehouse to each Retail venue on-time and ready for our guests. The Retail Warehouse & Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and effective management of shipping, receiving, storage, transfers, and space maximization. This role includes budget management, staff training, scheduling, discipline, and supervision to maintain productivity and accuracy. Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations concerning food quality, safety, labor, and employment. Maintain compliance with Union guidelines and Company policies and procedures. Manage inventory levels between warehouses and units through regular physical counts and reconciliation with Warehouse Management Systems and support systems. Support the storage, distribution, and stocking processes for all retail units and Carnival Games. Assist in budget preparation, manage labor expenses, and analyze variances to support financial objectives. Promote safety culture through communication, training, audits, and partnership with the Environmental Health and Safety team. Ensure thorough and timely investigation of all accidents and safety concerns. Secure warehouse operations and merchandise by enforcing loss prevention protocols and procedures to maintain inventory accuracy and exceed shrink goals. Inspect and maintain equipment, communicate repair needs, and requisition replacements. Build and maintain a cohesive team by demonstrating strong organizational, planning, delegation, and coaching abilities. Collaborate with the Human Resources Manager to ensure ongoing training and development opportunities for all warehouse team members. Administer performance evaluations, address disciplinary issues, resolve employee relations concerns, and lead individual and team meetings. Drive staff development through effective training, mentoring, and coaching. Regularly review and analyze warehouse performance data, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate with the management team to resolve issues and capitalize on opportunities. Maintain consistent communication with Retail Management, Orlando partners and various departments at Universal Studios Hollywood. Generate and analyze regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to track warehouse and distribution performance. Manage the scheduling and coordination of store and guest shipments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods. Stay updated with industry trends and best practices through training and educational workshops.