Warehouse Manager - FMCG | Retail & Distribution

Candy Corner Philippines, Inc.; Quezon City; In loco; PHP 800.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Candy Corner Philippines, Inc. seeks a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead our FMCG warehouses in Libis, Quezon City. This on-site role emphasizes practical leadership and delivering measurable results.

You will oversee the main warehouse and three satellite facilities (including Cebu), manage receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution, and develop efficient processes with a 30-person team. Success requires strong planning, KPI focus, safety standards, and the ability to coordinate

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of warehouse management experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing warehouse and logistics teams.

Mansioni

• Oversee end-to-end operations of the main warehouse, including cold storage, and three satellite warehouses (one in Cebu).
• Manage receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, dispatch, and delivery.
• Ensure accurate inventory, stock rotation, documentation, and cost-effective fulfillment across all locations.
• Oversee fleet operations, delivery schedules, route planning, and coordination with transport providers.
• Optimize warehouse layout, manpower allocation, and distribution efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate order fulfillment across locations.
• Develop, implement, and improve warehouse systems, SOPs, and controls.
• Identify gaps and implement practical cost-reducing solutions.
• Ensure compliance with 5S, safety, security, and cold storage standards.
• Monitor KPIs: inventory accuracy, delivery timeliness, productivity, stock losses, costs.
• Conduct audits and corrective actions to sustain improvements.
• Lead, supervise, and develop warehouse, logistics, and distribution personnel (≈30 people).
• Coach supervisors and teams; foster ownership and continuous improvement.
• Plan manpower, schedules, and resource allocation; coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Prepare reports on inventory, productivity, delivery performance, variances, and costs.
• Identify risks and minimize stock losses, delays, and disruptions.
• Travel to Cebu as needed; start as soon as possible.

Conoscenze

People Leadership

Inventory Mgmt

WMS Knowledge

Fleet Operations

Process Improvement

KPIs & Reporting

Formazione

Bachelor's in Operations/SCM

Strumenti

WMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Warehouse Manager – FMCG

Location: Libis, Quezon City | On-site
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Compressed Workweek)

About the Role

Candy Corner is looking for a hands‑on and results‑driven Warehouse Manager to lead and strengthen our warehouse, logistics, and distribution operations.

You will oversee our main warehouse, including cold storage, and three satellite warehouses, leading approximately 30 personnel across warehousing, logistics, and supply chain functions.

We need a leader who combines strong operational knowledge and problem‑solving skills with proven people‑management capabilities. You can develop efficient systems and processes, but more importantly, you know how to implement them, enforce standards, and deliver results on the ground.

You are decisive, practical, and fair in managing people, building capable teams, and maintaining accountability in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse, Logistics & Supply Chain Operations

• Oversee end‑to‑end operations of the main warehouse, including cold storage, and three satellite warehouses, including one in Cebu (with a local team).

• Manage receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, dispatch, and delivery.

• Ensure accurate inventory, proper stock rotation, complete documentation, and effective stock control.

• Oversee fleet operations, delivery schedules, route planning, and coordination with transport providers.

• Optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, manpower allocation, and distribution efficiency.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and cost‑effective order fulfillment across all locations.

2. Process Improvement & Operational Execution

• Develop, improve, and implement warehouse and logistics systems, SOPs, and operational controls.

• Identify process gaps, recurring issues, inefficiencies, and unnecessary costs, and implement practical solutions.

• Ensure consistent compliance with established procedures, 5S, safety, security, and cold storage standards.

• Monitor KPIs covering inventory accuracy, delivery timeliness, productivity, order fulfillment, stock losses, and operating costs.

• Conduct regular audits and operational reviews to identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

3. People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, supervise, and develop warehouse, logistics, and distribution personnel, including warehouse staff, drivers, helpers, packers, and support teams.

• Build a disciplined, reliable, and high‑performing team with clear roles and performance expectations.

• Hold team members accountable for productivity, attendance, work quality, safety, and compliance.

• Address performance issues and non‑compliance promptly, fairly, and decisively, including appropriate corrective and disciplinary action.

• Coach supervisors and team members, strengthen teamwork, and address capability and performance gaps.

• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and consistent adherence to processes.

4. Planning, Coordination & Reporting

• Plan manpower requirements, work schedules, and resource allocation based on operational needs.

• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, finance, and other departments to ensure smooth inventory movement and order fulfillment.

• Prepare and review reports on inventory, productivity, delivery performance, stock variances, and operational costs.

• Identify operational risks and implement measures to minimize stock losses, delays, errors, and disruptions.

• Recommend and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, service levels, and overall warehouse performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Business Administration major in Operations Management, or a related field. Other relevant degrees may be considered with substantial industry experience.

• At least 3–5 years of warehouse management experience, preferably in FMCG, retail, distribution, or a similar fast‑paced environment.

• Strong hands‑on knowledge of warehousing, inventory management, logistics, fleet operations, and distribution.

• Proven experience leading and developing warehouse and logistics teams, preferably with approximately 30 or more personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to implement processes, enforce standards, and ensure consistent operational execution.

• Strong people‑management skills, including handling performance issues, enforcing accountability, and making sound staffing decisions.

• Experience managing multiple warehouse locations is an advantage.

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory systems, and operational reporting tools is preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with a practical, results‑oriented approach.

• Demonstrates professional maturity, resilience, sound judgment, and composure when handling operational and people‑related challenges.

• Willing and able to travel as needed, including to Cebu.

• Available to start as soon as possible.