Warehouse logistics support involves all the activities necessary for the efficient management of a warehouse, including but not limited to the storage, management, and movement of goods within a facility and through the broader supply chain. 5.1 GENERAL Warehouse Space Acquisition and Readiness Identify and secure facilities: Identify suitable warehouse facilities based on NCEM-provided criteria, which may include location, size, loading dock capacity, temperature control, and security. Ensure facility meets all NC Building Code requirements for warehouse storage. Ensure facility meets all NC Building Code requirements for warehouse storage. Negotiate and manage leases: Secure lease agreements for identified properties, ensuring terms align with NCEM's operational needs and duration requirements. The contractor shall handle all necessary lease negotiations and administrative tasks. Infrastructure setup: Ensure the facility is operational for emergency logistics, including confirming utility hookups, installing necessary shelving or racking, and arranging for power and internet connectivity. Inventory and Operations Receiving and processing goods: Unloading incoming deliveries, verifying quantities and condition against purchase orders, and logging items into the inventory system. Storage and organization: Sorting and Storing inventory in designated, accessible locations. At times the warehouse inventory may need to be sorted and repackaged for resource fulfillment. This may include providing a warehouse management system (WMS) to track stock and optimize storage space and/or a Point of Sale system to manage incoming orders from the community. Picking and packing: Accurately selecting and retrieving products from storage to fulfill customer orders. Shipping and distribution: Preparing orders for shipment by packing, labeling, and coordinating with carriers to ensure timely delivery. Transportation: Provide adequate transportation vehicles to meet shipping and delivery needs. Coordination and Administrative Tasks Record keeping: Maintaining accurate records of inventory, shipments, and other transactions. This may involve using logistics software and performing regular cycle counts. Communication: Acting as a liaison between warehouse staff, management, suppliers, and customers to resolve any issues and provide status updates. Safety and compliance: Enforcing and following company safety policies and procedures, which includes the proper handling of equipment and materials. Forecasting: Contributing to demand forecasting to help plan for future inventory needs and staffing requirements.
