Logistics And Warehousing Jobs in Ray, MI

**Job Description
**: As a Warehouse Associate at DHL, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks essential to warehouse operations.

These include receiving, processing, and storing incoming stock, picking and filling orders, and packing and shipping orders.

You will be expected to maintain accurate inventory records, organize stock, and keep the warehouse clean and orderly.

The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to operate warehouse equipment, and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Summary

The Materials Supervisor plans, organizes and monitors the Production supplier parts including Supplier onboarding, Contract set up (PO), releases, receiving, inventory management, storage and distribution of all items, ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective, efficient and safe manner as required to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Conflict Management
• Inventory Management
• Customer Focus (Internal & External)

Job Duties

• Ensure that the materials department is in compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and other company-related policies and procedures.
• Responsible for supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable legislation.
• Supervise production suppliers with Materials Coordinators including planning all incoming raw materials, purchased components, packaging, sub-suppliers and Outside Services to support manufacturing and shipping requirements.
• Supervise and train Materials Coordinators.
• Coordinate all incoming logistics planning to ensure efficiency of manpower and floor space.
• Supervise inventory system and all inputs/outputs – lead as expert in the field, working with cross-departmental teams and the CMS System to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, corrective actions and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Supervise all receiving activity, including training hourly employees as required, ensure CMS database accuracy.
• Develop and maintain cycle count schedule.
• Lead and coordinate the year-end inventory count.
• Key member of APQP team to support launch of new programs; engineering changes and/or volume changes.
• Lead for onboarding and setting up new vendors.
• Lead for setting up new production items, ensure all documentation is in place, maintaining all blanket Purchase orders, in CMS database. Work with Corporate purchasing to review and analyze submitted quotations, understand costing, negotiate with vendors.
• Lead for PFEP (Plan for every part), reporting to Manager on measured targets.
• Reporting on Monthly MP&L Key Targets, as assigned.
• General knowledge of PPAP, IATF, MMOG, ISO14001, SDS, CTPAT and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead floor plan layout planning for all purchased and manufactured items including current and future mapping and coordination of changes.
• Lead to develop FIFO plan and tracking.
• Coordinate outbound shipments as required related to vendors/production.
• Track monthly supplier performance and report to Manager / summarize for month end reporting.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Department on resolving invoicing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the Quality Department on supplier issues to protect production.
• Coordinate with Packaging Engineers as a liaison with suppliers for cost savings and continuous improvements projects.
• Perform Health and Safety inspections, as required.
• Keep up to date with system changes and training requirements related to job duties.
• Be on-call by cell phone after daytime office/shop hours.
• Ensures facility compliance with the Flex-N-Gate Materials Management Policy.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. degree in business management, materials management or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in warehousing, receiving, shipping, inventory control or materials management in a manufacturing environment with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically MRP modules.
• Strong PC experience; MS Excel - spreadsheets, charts, graphs, MS Word, MS PowerPoint- presentations, and systems applicable to work area (CMS, SpinFire, etc.)
• Knowledge of Import/Export Regulations.
• Knowledge of Basic Supply Chain Management to include master planning of resources, detailed scheduling and planning, and execution and control of operations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

About Us

Colasanti Companies is a leading Construction Manager and General Contractor, as well as a nationally recognized self-performing concrete contractor. We take pride in tackling some of the most complex and high-profile projects in the country, including luxury high-rise hotels, mixed-use developments, stadiums, universities, and municipal projects.

Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship. We value people who take ownership, lead with integrity, and share our commitment to safety and quality. At Colasanti, you will join a family-owned company with four generations of experience, where your expertise will be recognized and your growth supported.

About the Job:

The Estimator will provide and direct full estimating services in the company’s General Contracting/ Construction Management division and its Self-Perform Concrete group when needed. Estimating services will be for smaller sized projects as defined by Executive Management as well as be part of the estimating team on larger projects. The estimator will be required to perform and direct all duties on lump sum and conceptual formats.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Will lead all aspects of each project assigned including but not limited to:
2. Will utilize and maintain project estimating templates.
3. Will set up each estimate and perform “accurate” in-house estimates for all or applicable trades of work, temporary facilities, winter/summer conditions, etc.
4. Will engage, direct, and interact with subcontractors and suppliers in all trades.
5. Will review all project documents including but not limited to specifications, geotechnical reports, drawings, contract & general conditions to the contract, schedule, etc.
6. Understand bond and insurance requirements for each project and interact with the accounting department.
7. Interact with project supervision for schedule, constructability, site usage, and site logistics.
8. Interact with project management regarding schedule, constructability, staffing and site usage.
9. Conduct fee analysis, develop general conditions, and staffing plans.
10. Develop strategies to understand project challenges and secure project awards.
11. Interact with the Self-perform concrete group to coordinate to perform takeoffs, understand scope and secure supplier proposals.
12. Review and understand Contract and General Condition requirements of each project and interact with Colasanti General Counsel.
13. Constant interaction with subcontractors for scope, current & forecast pricing, product availability, and development of relationships.
14. Understand project safety requirements and interact with Corporate Safety.
15. Maintain, review, and incorporate historical data in consideration of estimates.
16. Develop subcontractor bid lists.
17. On lump sum bid projects develop a bid strategy to secure work.
18. Develop project schedules and analyze schedules created by others.
19. Develop detailed and complete scopes of work for subcontractor bidding, Purchase Orders, and Subcontract execution.
20. Develop relationships with project Owners, Design professionals and or General Contractors/CM’s (if applicable) to ensure repeat business.
21. Draft purchase orders and subcontracts and ready all trades for awards.
22. Perform productivity analysis, unit pricing and man-hour analysis in consideration of each estimate across all trades.
23. Prepare proposals and clarifications for contracts with the Owner.
24. Attend pre-bid meetings, walk the site, and conduct pre-bid meetings as necessary.
25. Provide technical support to in-house and subcontractor personnel assisting and preparing discipline estimates for assigned projects.
26. Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate costs.
27. Evaluate all bids received from suppliers and subcontractors for completeness and identify missing scope.
28. Lead and conduct post bid review meetings with all trades of work in partnership with the Colasanti project team members.
29. Perform construction system cost analysis and value engineering.
30. Initiate Committed Cost Reports for each project and maintain through the life of all project awards.
31. Assist project team members during construction on scope and pricing efforts when requested.
32. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
33. Lead and perform project handoff meeting to operations.

Qualifications / Skills:

1. Has experience with Estimating or Project Management and has comprehension of how to read drawings/specifications, conduct takeoffs, quantity summarization, and knowledge of CSI divisions.
2. Possess the working competency with the following software: Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project), Bluebeam, Procore, Egnyte, Building Connected, ProEst and Onscreen Takeoff.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Highly organized. Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
4. Knowledge of communicative behavior and lead discussions, negotiations, provide feedback, manage conflicts, and provide a positive, motivating environment for the project team.
5. Self-motivated, willing to learn. Strong leadership and team-player can facilitate effective outcomes through others.
6. General understanding of US (United States) regulations, local and national codes, legislation, and industry trends.
7. Position requires the ability to work in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment and manage time to meet deadlines.
8. Working conditions vary from that of a dry, well lite, and tempered office only environment to working onsite in a construction portable office that may include loud noise and extreme temperatures.
9. Can commute to work in the Macomb office, Detroit office or on a project jobsite(s). In rare occasions, based on availability of personnel and project requirements, executive management may determine a hybrid management approach may be in the best interest of the company.
10. Bachelor's Degree

Why Colasanti

At Colasanti, we offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values teamwork, innovation, and results. Our projects challenge and inspire, giving you the chance to build structures that shape skylines and strengthen communities.

Colasanti Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect for all. We believe great teams are built through shared purpose and collaboration. Join us in building something extraordinary together.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person, Macomb MI(No remote option)