Assistant Warehouse Manager (Construction / Building Materials)

corestaff pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

CORESTAFF PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a seasoned Warehouse Manager to oversee end-to-end warehouse operations for building materials.

You will lead a team of four supervisors, drive inventory accuracy, and implement standardized SOPs to enhance controls and efficiency. The ideal candidate holds a diploma in Logistics or related field, with at least five years of warehouse management experience in building materials or distribution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Warehouse Management.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse management experience in building materials or distribution.
• Proven ability to lead supervisors and manage warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, and handling.
• Experience developing and improving SOPs.
• WSH certification such as BCSS is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and able to drive improvements independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, inventory management and issuance of building materials.
• Lead and manage a team of 4 Supervisors overseeing different material departments, ensuring operational efficiency and accountability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate stock discrepancies, operational irregularities and process gaps, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardise warehouse processes and improve operational controls.
• Establish proper inventory management procedures, stock movement controls and documentation practices to minimise errors and losses.
• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts and physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy of warehouse records.
• Optimise warehouse space utilisation, storage arrangements and material handling processes.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and organisation of different building materials in accordance with safety and operational requirements.
• Monitor the performance of warehouse supervisors and ensure adherence to established SOPs and operational standards.
• Identify inefficiencies in existing warehouse processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and relevant WSH requirements.
• Conduct regular warehouse inspections and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present warehouse operational reports, highlighting inventory discrepancies, performance issues and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

SOP development

Problem solving

WSH compliance

Education

Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain / Warehouse Management

Job description

Our client is an established Singapore-based company specialising in the supply and distribution of building and construction materials . The company serves a diverse portfolio of customers, including main contractors, subcontractors and government agencies , supporting various building and infrastructure projects across Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, inventory management and issuance of building materials.
• Lead and manage a team of 4 Supervisors overseeing different material departments, ensuring operational efficiency and accountability.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate stock discrepancies , operational irregularities and process gaps, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, review and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardise warehouse processes and improve operational controls.
• Establish proper inventory management procedures, stock movement controls and documentation practices to minimise errors and losses.
• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts and physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy of warehouse records.
• Optimise warehouse space utilisation, storage arrangements and material handling processes.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and organisation of different building materials in accordance with safety and operational requirements.
• Monitor the performance of warehouse supervisors and ensure adherence to established SOPs and operational standards.
• Identify inefficiencies in existing warehouse processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and relevant WSH requirements.
• Conduct regular warehouse inspections and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Prepare and present warehouse operational reports, highlighting inventory discrepancies, performance issues and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant warehouse management experience, preferably within the building materials, construction supplies or distribution industry.
• Proven experience managing warehouse operations and leading a team of supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock reconciliation, warehouse controls and material handling.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and improving warehouse SOPs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes of discrepancies and implement effective corrective actions.
• Possess relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) or construction safety certifications, such as BCSS .
• Good leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and able to drive operational improvements independently.