Assistant Operations Manager

Located in Hardeeville, SC

• Assist in managing warehouse distribution activities, ensuring efficient stocking, materials handling, and order fulfillment processes.
• Support transportation planning and management using transportation management systems (TMS) to optimize freight routes and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to oversee sourcing strategies, vendor management, and negotiation of shipping & receiving contracts.
• Utilize data analysis tools such as Tableau, SQL, and Excel for supply chain analytics, demand planning, and inventory management insights.
• Monitor and improve warehouse operations by analyzing root cause issues related to inventory discrepancies or process inefficiencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication among logistics providers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure seamless supply chain flow.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with international trade regulations and trade compliance standards.
• Support the implementation of process improvements within warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms such as AS400 or similar.
• Contribute to cost analysis including pricing strategies, profit & loss assessments, and freight cost optimization.
• Participate in manual handling procedures when necessary to ensure safety standards are maintained during stock movement.