ASSISTANT MANAGER, LOGISTICS

RE&S Enterprises; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Singapore is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee safety programs, inventory operations, and compliance with quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse management, ability to negotiate contracts, and understanding of food safety regulations. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment that values efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse safety and security programs.
• Ability to conduct supply planning and inventory reconciliation.
• Skills in negotiation and contractor management.
• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and 5S methodology.
• Understanding of FSSC22000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse with safety programs and layout planning.
• Conduct weekly inventory and reconcile reports.
• Negotiate with contractors and monitor compliance.
• Plan delivery schedules and oversee maintenance of resources.
• Monitor QA compliance for cold chain and food safety.
• Determine staffing needs and manage team performance.

Job description

Warehouse

• Assist warehouse through planning, developing and/or implementing warehouse safety & security programs/ activities, and planning of warehouse layout to maximize efficiency of storage space
• Assist inventory operations by conducting weekly supply planning to maintain inventory levels at the right levels and reconciling monthly inventory report
• Source for options for warehouses and develop proposal for senior management’s consideration
• Resolve extraordinary issues and, if necessary, elevate to senior management
• Negotiate with and manage contractors to coordinate operations
• Monitor compliance to workplace safety rules & regulations and 5S housekeeping methodology

Distribution and Delivery

• Conduct weekly delivery schedule planning for deliveries to restaurants to maximize efficiency
• Assist distribution and delivery operations
• Plan and oversee schedule maintenance of delivery feet, equipment and resources to maintain road worthiness
• Evaluate the need for ad-hoc deliveries and authorize the dispatch of drivers

Quality Assurance & Control

• Monitor compliance to FSSC22000 standards, in particular the maintenance of integrity of cold chain and segregation of raw & cooked food during delivery
• Work with other departments to determine QA standards and specifications for handling, storage and delivery
• Assist quality control activities in line with quality assurance standards and procedures
• Monitor compliance to SOPs and safety regulations

People Management

• Determine staffing requirements and support the interviewing, hiring and training of new employees
• Develop plans and measures to track and review departmental performance and devise performance enhancement plans
• Plan leave schedule for department and approve leave & claims required by staff
• Conduct periodic staff meetings for open communication within the team
• Manage issues and concerns raised by staff and elevate them to senior management as appropriate
• Provide reports to senior management on overall performance of the department