Assistant Warehouse Manager

Jstar Motion; Kulai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national company in Kulai, Johor is seeking an experienced Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations and implement best practices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of warehouse management experience, strong inventory management skills, and proficiency in SAP. This position offers a transport allowance, free parking, a 5-day work week, and medical coverage.

Benefits

Transport allowance

Free parking

5 working days

Team bonding activities

Medical and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a warehouse management role.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities to ensure smooth material flow.
• Apply FIFO/FEFO principles for inventory optimization.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and maintain stock levels.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely material supply.
• Coach and train warehouse staff, setting KPIs.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and 5S to enhance efficiency.
• Manage receiving, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Design efficient warehouse layouts to maximize productivity.
• Guide and motivate your team to meet performance goals.
• Follow regulatory standards and maintain warehouse records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of inventory management

Excellent problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Leadership skills

Multitasking

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Mandarin

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP software

Job description

We are a multi-national company involved developing, manufacturing and marketing for intelligent and ergonomic products, located in I-park Industrial area, Kulai, Johor. We are looking to hire for Assistant Warehouse Manager.

You will play an important role in:

• Lead warehouse operations: Oversee daily activities to ensure smooth material flow and accurate inventory control.
• Implement best practices: Apply FIFO/FEFO principles and continuous improvement strategies to optimize performance.
• Manage inventory: Conduct regular cycle counts and maintain accurate stock levels in SAP / WMS systems.
• Collaborate across departments: Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Planning teams to ensure timely material supply.
• Develop your team: Coach and train warehouse staff, setting clear KPIs and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Drive process improvements: Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other operational excellence tools to enhance efficiency.
• Supervise Warehouse Operations: Manage receiving, warehousing, and distribution activities, adhering to company standards and audit requirements.
• Optimize Warehouse Layout: Design and implement efficient space utilization and equipment layouts to maximize productivity.
• Lead and Train Team: Guide and motivate your team to solve operational issues and meet performance goals.
• Ensure Compliance: Follow all regulatory standards and maintain accurate records of warehouse activities.

To succeed in this role, we will need you to have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a warehouse management role, preferably within the manufacturing, transport or logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, supply chain processes, and warehouse operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems and data analysis tools, especially SAP software.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required as you would need to liaise with stakeholders from China.

What’s in it for you?

• Worry less on your travelling expenses as transport allowance is provided.
• To ensure your safety, parking is available inside the work premise and it’s free of charge.
• Enjoy work life balance with 5 working days. Spend weekend with your loved ones.
• Teamwork makes the dream work- We have team bonding activities from time to time to boost team spirit.
• We support all your working needs.
• We fall sick sometimes. Not to worry, medical and dental coverage is on us.

Are you ready to make that career shift & grow your career with us? Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and hope to get in touch with you soon.