Warehouse Manager

Job DescriptionMcAllister Towing has provided superior tugboat service to New York Harbor since 1864, when Captain James McAllister, great-grandfather to current president Brian Buckley McAllister, bought his first sail lighter to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of services to the busy ports of New York and New Jersey, serving the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world and handling a significant part of the 16 million tons of cargo that passes through the port every year. In addition to ship docking services and general harbor assist work, New York based tugs are regularly employed in offshore towing along the entire East Coast. McAllister is proud of its long history in New York Harbor and continues to provide its clients and customers with the highest quality service.McAllister Towing of NY is seeking a WarehousePurchasing Manager. Duties and responsibilities are outlined below:Warehouse Purchasing ManagerReports to:The Warehouse Purchasing Manager is responsible and accountable to the General Manager. Supervises: None Description Duties: Manage and maintain condition of warehouse and supplies by developing and implementing inventory control procedures Work with the Engineering and Operation departments to create and execute a strategic plan for sourcing critical spares and inventory; Daily interface with Engineering personnel, Port Captain, and Captains. Maintain metrics and analyze data to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness of the warehouse and supply chain Develop purchasing plan to implement company policies and objectives; Make recommendations to reduce cost and improve methods Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives. Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtain approval from requisitioning department. Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitor and expedite orders. Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with suppliers. Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation. Assist in managing the "Qualified Vendors" list with proper execution and documentation of the "Vendor Action" form. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics; Or minimum 10 years' experience as a Purchasing Manager or Agent Experience with vendor management software Solid judgement along with decision making skills Strong negotiation and networking skills Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of marine systems and operations a plus. Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a sedentary office environment using standard computer equipment and applications, and other typical office equipment and communications devices. Ability to travel infrequently. Capacity to safety embarkdisembark vessels Ability to work on a warehouse environment Training Requirements: Introduction to Quality and Safety Management System New Hire Checklist FLSA Status: Administrative Exempt Salary: $25 dollars an hourEqual Employment Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state andor local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Created: 2025-02-22