Warehouse Operation Manager

Bunge Loders Croklaan; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee warehousing activities, drive operational excellence, and lead a high-performing team in a fast-moving environment.

This role focuses on safe, efficient, and accurate operations, inventory excellence, process optimization, and warehouse automation using SAP, WMS, ASRS, and AGV systems; collaboration with IT, Production, and external vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management or related field.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management or Safety are an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment and dispatch.
• Ensure safe handling, correct storage and on-time delivery of products.
• Optimize space, manpower, equipment utilization and operating efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, service level, inventory accuracy and cost performance.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS, Quality, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee warehouse automation systems (ASRS, AGV) and integration with WMS and SAP.

Skills

People leadership

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Safety or Project Management

Tools

SAP

WMS

ASRS

AGV

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.

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee warehousing activities, drive operational excellence, and lead a high-performing team. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations while supporting business growth through inventory excellence, process optimization, and warehouse automation.

If you have a passion for people leadership, continuous improvement, and advanced warehouse technologies such as SAP, WMS, ASRS, and AGV systems, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and dispatch.
• Ensure products are handled safely, stored correctly, and delivered on time.
• Optimize warehouse space, manpower, equipment utilization, and operating efficiency.
• Monitor and improve operational KPIs including productivity, service level, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS, Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, product integrity, and storage standards.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective action implementation.

Warehouse Systems & Automation

• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of warehouse automation systems, including ASRS, AGV, and automated material handling equipment.
• Ensure seamless integration between warehouse operations, WMS, and SAP.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Production, and external vendors to resolve system and equipment issues.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize operational disruptions during system downtime.

Inventory Management

• Ensure high inventory accuracy through cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and process controls.
• Maintain product traceability and inventory visibility within SAP/WMS.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement preventive measures to reduce stock loss or transaction errors.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and operational teams.
• Drive productivity, cost-saving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage warehouse budgets, manpower planning, and controllable operating costs.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth end-to-end operations.

Requirement :

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Safety are an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or related operations.
• At least 3-5 years of leadership experience managing warehouse teams and operational performance.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food ingredients, edible oils, chemical, or similar process-industry environments.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience managing or implementing ASRS, AGV, automated storage, or warehouse automation systems is highly preferred.
• Strong track record in inventory management, KPI management, cost control, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration with Production, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, IT, and external service providers.