Warehouse Manager

About the Role

Aosom Canada, a prominent eCommerce retailer dealing in home, garden, outdoor, pet, and fitness products, is inaugurating a new 220,000 sq.ft. distribution center in Calgary, Alberta, slated for operation starting November 2026. We are looking for a seasoned and proactive Warehouse Manager to lead and shape warehouse operations from the ground up prior to the launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the physical setup and operational launch of the Calgary distribution center.
• Support warehouse layout design, oversee racking installations, select equipment, and implement operational processes.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and operational benchmarks.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse functions including receiving, stock put-away, inventory control, order processing, shipping, and handling returns.
• Oversee workforce management including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance assessment.
• Lead warehouse supervisors and staff to meet and exceed productivity and service objectives.
• Ensure precise inventory counts and enforce stock control practices.
• Guarantee timely and accurate shipment of customer orders.
• Initiate and promote continuous improvement efforts aimed at boosting efficiency, productivity, and cost management.
• Uphold compliance with internal policies, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Manage warehouse equipment upkeep, facility maintenance, and resource allocation.
• Monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective steps as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Quick learner with strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in warehouse management.
• Deep understanding of warehouse management standards and methodologies.
• Experience in retail or eCommerce warehouse environments.
• Proven success in implementing process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management ERP systems and databases.
• Leadership capabilities with effective staff management skills.
• Strong decision-making aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business administration.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin language skills considered an asset.

Employee Benefits

• Dental insurance coverage
• Extended health benefits
• Life insurance
• On-site parking facility
• Vision insurance

Compensation

The salary range for this role is CAD 70,000 to CAD 90,000 annually.