We are seeking a highly disciplined and detail-driven Warehouse Manager to take full ownership of warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and third-party logistics performance. This role is critical to ensuring operational truth across inventory, order flow, freight, and cost control. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, relentlessly precise, and driven by data, systems integrity, and long-term operational durability rather than short-term fixes.

Position Responsibilities

Inventory Mastery & SKU Governance

Own end-to-end inventory accuracy across physical counts, systems, and financial records
Design and enforce cycle counts, spot audits, and physical inventories
Perform root-cause analysis on variances and implement permanent corrective actions
Manage SKU setup, labeling accuracy, lifecycle governance, and compliance
Maintain daily visibility into inventory reconciliations and variance trends

Warehouse & 3PL Leadership

Establish warehouse standards for layout, handling, storage, and execution discipline
Direct, train, and correct 3PL staff to ensure compliance with operational expectations
Enforce performance standards regardless of vendor convenience
Maintain strong on-site presence and operational fluency on the warehouse floor

Order Flow & Systems Integrity

Ensure seamless order flow across eCommerce, OMS, accounting, inventory systems, and 3PL
Identify and resolve system breakdowns before they impact customers
Build controls to prevent incorrect or incomplete orders from releasing
Eliminate assumptions through data verification and process validation

Cost Discipline & Operational Accountability

Audit 3PL invoices and identify cost leakage, accessorials, and inefficiencies
Develop vendor scorecards and performance metrics
Lead renegotiation or restructuring of logistics and warehouse partnerships when needed
Treat operational inefficiencies as direct financial losses requiring action

Freight Management (Inbound & Domestic)

Manage inbound container freight and domestic LTL strategies
Understand rate drivers, accessorial risks, and carrier performance
Re-bid, negotiate, and shift providers to optimize cost and service
Maintain ongoing market awareness of freight and logistics trends

Documentation, SOPs & Process Durability

Build clear SOPs, workflows, layouts, and operational documentation
Create repeatable systems that scale and do not rely on tribal knowledge
Leverage technology and AI tools to institutionalize best practices

Performance Measurement & Data Management

Design and track KPIs tied to inventory accuracy, order flow, cost, and vendor performance
Use data to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Partner closely with finance and accounting teams on reconciliations and reporting

Prerequisites

Proven experience managing warehouse operations and 3PL partners
Deep expertise in inventory management, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Strong understanding of freight, logistics cost structures, and vendor contracts
Data-driven mindset with strong Excel and systems fluency
Ability to lead through competence, structure, and consistency
Comfortable enforcing standards and addressing issues directly

Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)

Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management certifications
Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement credentials

What the Role Offers

Salary range: $85,000 – $110,000, based on experience and qualifications
High-impact operational leadership role with full ownership and authority
Opportunity to build durable systems that scale with business growth
Direct influence on cost control, inventory integrity, and customer experience

Why Austin?

Austin offers a strong logistics ecosystem, access to experienced operations talent, and a growing business environment that supports scalable warehouse and distribution operations. Its infrastructure and talent market make it an ideal location for driving operational excellence and long-term growth.