Warehouse Manager - Cosmetics Company
Position Summary
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations within a cosmetics distribution or manufacturing environment. This includes managing inventory of beauty and personal care products, ensuring accurate order fulfillment, maintaining product quality standards, and leading warehouse staff in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting. This role is critical in ensuring products are stored, handled, and shipped in compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of cosmetic products
- Ensure proper handling of beauty and personal care items to maintain product integrity (fragile, temperature-sensitive, or regulated items)
- Manage inventory accuracy, including batch tracking, lot control, and expiration date monitoring
- Supervise, train, and schedule warehouse associates and leads
- Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards specific to cosmetic products
- Coordinate inbound shipments from manufacturers and outbound shipments to retailers, e-commerce, and distribution partners
- Monitor order accuracy, fulfillment speed, and productivity metrics
- Conduct cycle counts and full inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize shrinkage
- Ensure proper storage conditions (temperature, humidity, organization) for cosmetic inventory
- Collaborate with operations, logistics, and quality control teams
- Troubleshoot and resolve inventory discrepancies, shipping errors, or damages
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- 3-7 years of warehouse experience, preferably in cosmetics, beauty, personal care, or consumer goods
- 2+ years of supervisory or management experience
- Experience with inventory systems (WMS preferred) and lot tracking
- Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain
- Strong attention to detail (critical for cosmetic SKU accuracy and labeling)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-SKU environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience in cosmetics, skincare, or fragrance distribution
- Knowledge of FDA or cosmetic labeling/handling standards (a plus)
- Experience with e-commerce fulfillment (Amazon, Shopify, retail distribution)
- Lean/continuous improvement experience
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
Work Environment
- Warehouse/distribution center environment with beauty and personal care products
- May involve standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and operating equipment
- Fast-paced environment with high SKU variety and frequent order turnover
- Occasional extended hours during peak shipping periods or product launches