Manager, Warehouse & Operations Supply Chain (Bukit Minyak, Penang)

Lam Soon; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics manager in Penang is seeking a skilled individual to oversee the daily operations of the Distribution Centre. The role requires managing the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a team effectively. Candidates should possess a degree in Business or a related field, have at least 10 years of managerial experience in a mid/large-size warehouse, and display strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence operational success within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of managerial experience in mid/large-size warehouse or distribution center dealing with FMCG.
• Proficient in managing Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall Distribution Centre day-to-day operations.
• Ensure proper maintenance and review of DC equipment.
• Monitor delivery performance to meet customer service levels.
• Communicate closely with the Sales team on requirements.
• Review and update SOP, developing new SOP where required.

Skills

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Results oriented

Logical thinking

Ownership and urgency

Education

Degree in Business / Management / Logistics / Transportation

Tools

MS Office - Excel, Word & Outlook

Job description

Manager, Warehouse & Operations Supply Chain (Bukit Minyak, Penang)

To lead warehouse administrative and operation teams that manage the application of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure all Finished Goods (FG) movements are well planned and recorded according to the company systems and physical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall Distribution Centre (DC) day-to-day operations from planning, receiving, storing, delivering & stock controlling.
• To ensure that all DC equipment / facility is properly maintained and reviewed from time to time to provide full support to the DC operations.
• To ensure basic warehouse rules are strictly followed such as First Expire Frist Out (FEFO), receiving/delivering SOP, stock counting and all safety practices.
• Monitor and control delivery performance to ensure customer service level are met.
• Monitor and ensure 3rd party transporters are adhering strictly to the company’s SOP & review their performance from time to time.
• Monitor & review on the stock holding level to ensure the turnaround time is adequate for stock efficiency.
• Ensure that security, safety, and cleanliness of the warehouse is in compliance with law requirements and strictly adheres to the company’s SOP and guidelines.
• To lead a team of staff by providing clear direction and instruction, monitoring performance and attendance of the staff, providing training and reviewing manpower requirements from time to time.
• Analyze & review on monthly stock reports such as stock turnover, stock write off, stock returned, stock adjustment, variance report or prepare any ad-hoc reports as and when required by Management.
• Communicate closely with the Sales team on various requirement/changes and execute in shortest & effective way possible.
• Consistently review and update SOP, developing new SOP where required.
• Monitor & review on stock count and pallet count variances (if any) & escape to management in tightening on the internal control from time to time.
• To monitor & review on the existing manpower on the current work process to ensure mitigate on overtime costs.
• To perform other tasks, as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• At least Degree in Business / Management / Logistics / Transportation or equivalent

Skills

• Well versed in managing Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ERP is essential.
• Strong leadership ability and management aptitude.
• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Able to perform multi tasks.
• Results oriented.
• Good in logical and positive thinking and willing to learn new things.
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency is important.

Computer Literacy

• Proficient in MS Office - Excel, Word & Outlook.

Experience

• At least 10 years of managerial experience in mid/large-size warehouse or distribution center dealing with FMCG.