Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate the local team, encouraging the development of high-performance staff and driving engagement and inclusiveness.
- Manage the warehouse, inventory, and overall operations with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Implement and maintain a cycle-counting plan throughout the year to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate the stock scrapping procedure, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Manage the shipping schedule, prioritizing daily tasks to meet customer demands.
- Regularly review and optimize packaging methods for shipping.
- Coordinate with the purchasing team to ensure timely ordering of warehouse and shipping consumables.
- Identify improvement opportunities within processes and plan successful implementation steps.
- Ensure all warehouse activities are detailed within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions.
- Serve as the primary contact for warehouse-related issues and represent the warehouse during internal and external audits.
- Collaborate closely with the export coordinator department for courier-related operations.
- Cross-train team members to improve operational flexibility and resource availability.
- Maintain data integrity within ERP systems, including shipping conditions, packaging, and expiration dates on products.
- Develop and manage local policies and practices for warehouse management in collaboration with site management and compliance with local regulations.
- Establish and manage important metrics in the warehouse to monitor and enhance performance.
Qualifications (Experience Required)
- Proven experience in logistics, particularly within warehouse, goods-in, and shipping operations.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory background showcasing the ability to guide and grow a team.
- Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Flexibility with working hours to meet operational needs.
- Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
Experience Desired
- Knowledge of IFS ERP systems.
- Experience with warehouse machinery and equipment.
- Understanding of import and export shipping documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean Techniques and Tools.
- Broader supply chain knowledge to support overall operations.