Warehouse Assistant Manager

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Assistant Manager to oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, drive inventory accuracy, and lead a 12–14 person team on the floor. The role focuses on cycle counts, FIFO, and efficient control of receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution.

You will collaborate with leaders and cross-functional partners to meet service levels and ensure proper transactions in the WMS, while optimising space and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a hands-on operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth inventory flow and order fulfilment.
• Lead and manage a small warehouse with a team of approximately 12-14 employees, including drivers and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliations, FIFO compliance, and expiry-date management.
• Supervise receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution activities.
• Monitor warehouse productivity and maintain a high standard of operational discipline and housekeeping.
• Work closely with operational leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure service levels are achieved.
• Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions within the warehouse management system.
• Support stock planning and optimisation of warehouse space utilisation.
• Oversee quality control checks before dispatch and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and logistics partners to ensure operational continuity.
• Drive process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency and inventory control.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Warehouse systems

Education

Supply Chain Degree

Tools

WMS

ERP

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a hands-on warehouse and logistics professional to oversee daily operations, inventory management, distribution activities, and warehouse staff within a growing organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the warehouse floor, driving operational excellence, maintaining inventory accuracy, and leading a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Our client is a growing organisation operating within the distribution space. With an expanding network of clinics and a diverse product portfolio, the business continues to strengthen its operational capabilities and is seeking an experienced warehouse professional to support its next phase of growth.

Description

• Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth inventory flow and order fulfilment.
• Lead and manage a small warehouse with a team of approximately 12-14 employees, including drivers and warehouse personnel.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliations, FIFO compliance, and expiry-date management.
• Supervise receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution activities.
• Monitor warehouse productivity and maintain a high standard of operational discipline and housekeeping.
• Work closely with operational leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure service levels are achieved.
• Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions within the warehouse management system.
• Support stock planning and optimisation of warehouse space utilisation.
• Oversee quality control checks before dispatch and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and logistics partners to ensure operational continuity.
• Drive process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency and inventory control.

Profile

A successful Warehouse Assistant Manager should have:

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a hands-on operational environment.
• Familiar with inventory management, stock control, FIFO processes, and expiry-date management.
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised working style.
• Comfortable spending significant time on the warehouse floor supervising daily activities.
• Able to work effectively with operational teams and stakeholders across different functions.
• Proficient in warehouse systems and inventory reporting.
• Mandarin-speaking capability is highly preferred due to stakeholder communication requirements.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to take ownership of warehouse operations within a growing business.
• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Broad operational exposure across warehousing, inventory control, and distribution activities.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.
• Opportunity to contribute to operational improvement initiatives and process optimisation.