Warehouse Assistant Manager

Michael Page; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Warehouse Assistant Manager to lead end-to-end operations with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. You will oversee daily activities, supervise a team of 12–14 staff including drivers, and ensure inventory integrity, FIFO compliance, and timely order fulfilment across multiple locations.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor, strong coordination with cross-functional partners, and a disciplined approach to housekeeping, process

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in warehouse, inventory, or logistics.
• Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a hands-on environment.
• Familiar with inventory management, FIFO, and expiry-date management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth inventory flow and order fulfilment.
• Lead and manage a small warehouse with 12–14 staff, including drivers and personnel.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and liaise with stakeholders to meet service levels.
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurate in the WMS and support stock planning.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Cycle counts

FIFO

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations with strong autonomy
• Hands-on role managing a growing healthcare & pet-care business

Responsibility

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations with strong autonomy
• Hands-on role managing a growing healthcare & pet-care business

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.
• Coordinate delivery schedules across multiple locations.
• 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on 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.