WAREHOUSE MANAGER

ClassA Industrial (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company located in Penang is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the efficient operation of their distribution warehouse. The candidate will supervise teams ensuring timely deliveries and manage all inventory controls. Responsibilities include coordinating budgets, maintaining safety protocols, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in supply chain management and 5-8 years of supervisory experience in warehouse operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of related supervisory experience in warehouse or inventory planning.
• Experience in relocating and setting up new warehouse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of the distribution warehouse.
• Coordinate budgets and maintain safety and inventory control.
• Conduct internal and external audits related to logistics.

Skills

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Warehouse Manager will supervise the efficient operation of the distribution warehouse, including supervising teams on coordinating and controlling timely loadings, preparation of shipments and warehousing documentation to meet customer needs and manage the deliveries from vendors. In this role, he/she will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain and finance teams to proactively control an effective logistics flow and cost cutting solutions. He/she will manage & safeguard all product inventory in distribution warehouse including raw materials, packing material, WIP & finished products to ensure quality & accuracy in stock records.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure timely goods delivery to customers, kitting and release of raw materials upon requisition and maintain accurate records for inventories
• Coordinate budgets and maintain safety, security and inventory control programs.
• Regular meetings with warehouse operators to measure performance efficiency and propose for improvements.
• Responsible to manage owned and rental equipment held at warehouse and propose improvements.
• Validate all warehousing expense invoices like 3rd party service providers, repairs and maintenance, logistics & overtime charges to ensure accuracy & timely submission for payment.
• Evaluate, select and build effective relationships with external warehouse/transport providers and manage fleet vehicles.
• Keep health and safety records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation of company.
• Conduct investigation on damage claims, non-compliance and safety violations and ensure corrective actions in place to ensure disciplines of our staff and inventory controls.
• Lead cycle counts activities and yearly stock take events to ensure correct & proper inventory recordings.
• Involve in internal & external audits related to warehouse logistics security & data integrity.
• Responsible for the maintenance of warehouse logistics policy & procedure
• Responsible for HR decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for the warehouse employees.
• Other project assignments or duties related to warehouse & logistics matters as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics management or a related field or equivalent
• Min 5 - 8 years of related supervisory experience in warehouse, customer service, inventory planning fields
• Experience and knowledge in relocating and setting up new warehouse
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with knowledge in SAP would be an advantage
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Independent, self-motivated, and good team-player

Key Behaviors

• Good interpersonal skills, able to build partnerships and collaborate with others to meet shared objectives.
• Initiate, plan and prioritize work efficiently & effectively to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Hold self and others accountable to follow work processes to meet commitments.
• Ability to work as a group and individual with effective organizational and follow-up skills.
• Possess leadership and managerial skills to develop talents, coach & take care of the well-beings of subordinates.