Insight Global · 1 week ago
Warehouse Organization & WMS Optimization Specialist
Costa Mesa, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$19/hr - $22/hr
3+ years expInsight Global is a leading food and beverage company seeking a Warehouse Optimization Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role focuses on warehouse organization, layout, and workflow optimization to support a major reorganization project.
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Hiring Manager
Sarah Mello
Responsibilities
Conduct a full assessment of current warehouse layout, storage zones, bin systems, and product flow
Reorganize shelves, racks, bins, pick faces, and overstock zones to improve accessibility, efficiency, and safety
Implement systematic product slotting based on SKU velocity, case size, seasonality, and workflow requirements
Physically restructure zones (receiving, production staging, pick/pack, backstock, QA, and shipping)
Map physical layout changes to align with WMS logic, settings, and bin-location hierarchy
Create or refine location codes, bin naming conventions, and standardized zone identifiers
Ensure WMS-directed picks, putaways, replenishments, and cycle counts match real inventory flow
Recommend improvements to WMS rules (slotting, replenishment triggers, batch picking paths, FIFO/FEFO compliance)
Implement or refine labeling systems for shelves, racks, products, and zones
Ensure barcode accuracy, scannability, and WMS integration
Audit lot codes, expiration dates, and compliance requirements (beverage, food-safe, hemp, or supplement standards)
Perform physical cycle counts, bin audits, and reconciliation to strengthen inventory accuracy
Identify discrepancies between physical stock and WMS data; recommend and execute corrective actions
Document all process improvements and create SOPs for future warehouse and WMS alignment
Train staff on new organization systems, scanning workflows, and updated physical processes
Analyze and improve receiving, picking, packing, and shipping workflows
Identify bottlenecks in material flow and implement solutions rooted in WMS-led best practices
Streamline staging areas for production, wholesale orders, and sampling operations
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of warehouse experience in food, beverage, CPG, manufacturing, or similar regulated environments
Hands-on experience with WMS systems (slotting, bin management, putaway logic, cycle counting)
Strong understanding of physical warehouse layout, inventory flow, and operational process design
Experience with barcode systems, labeling, scanning equipment, and inventory reconciliation
Ability to lift, move, and reorganize warehouse items safely and efficiently
Strong attention to detail and ability to create clean, easy-to-follow organization systems
Excellent communication skills and ability to train staff on new processes
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA
FSA
DCFSA account options
401k retirement account access with employer matching
Paid sick leave
Other paid time off as provided by applicable law
Company
Insight Global
Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Jared Streppa
President Of Company’s Technology Division
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