Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager – Milwaukee, WI

Standard Electric Supply Co. is a family-owned wholesale distributor of electrical and automation supplies with 107 years of service in the industry. With 16 locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, we are proud to deliver quality products and exceptional customer service. If you are committed to providing excellent service and want to be part of a quality-driven organization, we invite you to join our team!

About the Role:

We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead our Milwaukee, WI operations. In this role, you will lead and support daily warehouse activity, ensuring products are received, stored, and shipped accurately and efficiently, while supervising, coaching, and developing a team of eleven warehouse associates. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who is dependable, safety-focused, and a proactive problem solver, and who communicates well with team members and helps provide excellent service to our customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5 years of warehouse, distribution, leadership, and management experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation required; CDL not required.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds unassisted and 70 pounds assisted.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in warehouse environments.
• Forklift certification or experience operating warehouse equipment.
• RF barcoding experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ISO 9001

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a team of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Associates who support customer locations by managing inventory levels, replenishment activities, and product availability.
• Ensure VMI operations are executed efficiently and consistently, helping deliver exceptional service and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Partner with the Inventory Services Manager and other operational teams to ensure inventory accuracy and customer expectations are met.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies, investigate significant inventory adjustments, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop Vendor Managed Inventory Associates while fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Work closely with leadership and Human Resources to address employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary matters.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and recognition to support associate growth and development.
• Contribute to departmental planning and budgeting activities, including identifying future staffing, equipment, facility, and resource needs.
• Support the development and execution of operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, service excellence, and business growth.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000-$82,000 per year. Please note that the compensation range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Benefits:

• Hours: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental and Wedding Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Family Oriented Culture

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.