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    Pilot Company

    Retail

    Sr Manager, Warehouse

    Knoxville, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 2d ago
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    Job description

    The Senior Manager, Warehouse is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of multiple warehouse facilities, ensuring the efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of products to Pilot Travel Centers and external customers. This role oversees warehouse operations, distribution strategy, inventory management, transportation and freight negotiations, systems implementation, financial performance, and team development across multiple locations. The position plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, process improvement, and customer service while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

    In this role you will:

    • Lead the operations of multiple warehouse facilities, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment and delivery of products to internal and external customers.
    • Develop and implement warehouse layouts, operational processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and service levels.
    • Direct warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and transportation management system (TMS) implementations and process optimization efforts.
    • Manage inventory, material supplies, equipment purchases, and maintenance contracts necessary to support warehouse operations.
    • Oversee freight procurement and negotiations across multiple sites to ensure cost-effective transportation solutions and service reliability.
    • Develop, coach, and lead managers and supervisors to build organizational capability and achieve operational objectives.
    • Manage warehouse-related operating expenses, including labor, overtime, temporary staffing, and other SG&A costs.
    • Establish and execute operational strategies that support business objectives and drive performance across multiple locations.

    Leadership Responsibilities

    • Provides leadership through subordinate managers and supervisors.
    • Creates an environment focused on accountability, engagement, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
    • Aligns resources, staffing, and operational priorities to support business goals across multiple facilities.

    Scope and Impact

    • Contributes to and helps shape business strategy across multiple warehouse locations.
    • Impacts operational performance across Pilot Travel Centers and external customers through product delivery, inventory management, and supply chain execution.
    • Exercises broad influence through internal leadership, external vendor partnerships, and transportation providers.
    • Bachelor's degree preferred.
    • Seven or more years of progressive warehouse, distribution, supply chain, or logistics leadership experience.
    • Experience managing multi-site operations and leading leaders preferred.
    • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, distribution, transportation, and logistics.
    • Experience implementing and optimizing WMS, ERP, and TMS platforms.
    • Demonstrated financial acumen and experience managing operating budgets and expenses.
    • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, particularly related to freight and transportation services.
    • Ability to solve complex operational challenges through strategic, conceptual, and innovative thinking.
    • Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
    • This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

    Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
    401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
    Employee Fuel Discount
    Adoption Assistance
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
    Weekly Pay

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Pilot Company

    Pay Rates Starting between: $12.60 - $17.85 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one! Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have. We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Company.  

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