A professional who directs warehousing activities for commercial or industrial establishment. Responsibilities include:

• Establishes operational procedures for activities, such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Inspects physical condition of warehouse and equipment and prepares work order for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment.
• Confers with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with such activities as production, sales, records control, and purchasing.
• Screens and hires warehouse personnel and issues work assignments.
• Directs salvage of damaged or used material.
• May participate in planning personnel-safety and plant-protection activities.