Warehouse Manager, Poland

Viking EMEA; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stable company with decades of history

Global, cross-border collaboration

Job summary

Viking EMEA seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations in Katowice and lead a team of three. You will manage inbound/outbound logistics, inventory accuracy, and safety standards while coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers.

The role is office-based in Katowice, reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager in Luxembourg. In the first months, you may travel abroad for training.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management (3+ years).
• Experience supervising a team.
• Knowledge of international trade (import/export) and customs.
• Good understanding of inventory management and stock control processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Technical knowledge (construction or plumbing industry experience is an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP is an advantage.
• Fluent English and native Polish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day warehouse activities, including inbound and outbound logistics.
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of 3 warehouse workers.
• Plan and prioritize workloads to ensure operational targets are met.
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate documentation of goods movements and stock transactions.
• Research and manage External Supplier for the proper functioning of the WH (Packaging, Office consumable, waste/recycling, etc.).
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments and transport providers to ensure timely deliveries and shipments.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and processes.
• Check and count goods received from the supplier and returned by customer.
• Confirm goods in our computer system and generate packing list.
• Ensure goods are packed with adequate and appropriate materials.
• Keep the warehouse clean and in good working order.
• Manage the import for goods arriving in Europe: check the relevant documents, manage the import declarations and ensure all steps are checked before the usage of the goods, manage close contact with the Polish customs office.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team supervision

Inventory management

Health and safety regulations

English fluent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Due to continued growth and market development, we are launching the warehouse operations in Poland and are searching for a Warehouse Manager to join the team.

As a Warehouse Manager you oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient flow of goods from receipt to dispatch. The successful candidate will manage a team of 3 warehouse employees, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day warehouse activities, including inbound and outbound logistics
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of 3 warehouse workers
• Plan and prioritize workloads to ensure operational targets are met
• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods
• Monitor inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Ensure accurate documentation of goods movements and stock transactions
• Research and manage External Supplier for the Proper functioning of the WH (Packaging, Office consumable, waste/recycling, etc.)
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Collaborate with internal departments and transport providers to ensure timely deliveries and shipments
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and processes
• Check and count goods received from the supplier and returned by customer
• Confirm goods in our computer system and generate packing list
• Ensure goods are packed with adequate and appropriate materials
• Keep the warehouse clean and in good working order
• Manage the import for goods arriving in Europe: check the relevant documents, manage the import declarations and ensure all steps are checked before the usage of the goods, manage close contact with the Polish customs office

This is an office-based (Katowice) role reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution Manager based in Luxembourg. During the first several months we will ask you to travel abroad for several weeks of training.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience in a warehouse management (3+ years)
• Experience supervising a team
• Knowledge of international trade (import/export) and customs
• Good understanding of inventory management and stock control processes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Technical knowledge (construction or plumbing industry experience is an advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP is an advantage
• Fluent English and native Polish

Personal characteristics:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and a hands-on approach
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to details
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and you are a good team player
• Fast learner, a dynamic and agile multi-tasker who enjoys the challenges

Our offer:

Stable company: for overthree decades, our company has stood the test of time, weathering economic shifts, technological revolutions, and industry changes. We are not just stable; we are a ship that has sailed through storms and emerged stronger. Be part of a team that values tradition, experience, and unwavering commitment.

Package: we offercompetitive compensation that recognizes your expertise and dedication.

Great place to work: we are not just a big company; we are a close-knit community that spans continents. As you contribute to impactful projects, you will experience the best of both worlds: the resources and reach of a multinational structure combined with the warmth and support of a tight-knit family.Grow your careerwith us, collaborate across borders, and enjoy theadvantagesof a trulyinclusive and nurturing environment.