Warehouse Operations Manager

Yamato Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead operations and ensure high service standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in warehouse management, particularly in FMCG settings. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, overseeing cost controls, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficiency in 5S methodologies and WMS is essential. Fluency in English is required, and Japanese is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or tertiary education in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• 3 to 5 years experience in warehouse management.
• Experience in FMCG warehouse settings preferred.
• Ability to manage Warehouse Operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction through service-based behaviours.
• Oversee cost control measures within the warehouse.
• Prepare operations reports and ensure compliance.
• Resolve operational issues and manage staff performance.

Skills

Warehouse operations management

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication (English and Japanese)

5S methodologies

Education

Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

WMS and Barcode Operations

Barcode Operations

Job description

Functional Responsibilities

• Fulfilling customers’ needs
• Responsible for the full operations of branch office, take leads to develop and make necessary succession planning including retaining of high performer.
• Manage staff performance and development, and maintaining a high standard of operational control / audit compliance.
• Increase customers’ satisfaction among all team members, encourages and demonstrates service-based behaviours.
• Oversee the overall operational cost control measures within the warehouse.
• Prepare monthly operations reports (sales, productivity & etc) and budget reports.
• Ensure all daily collections of monies are tally with receipts; monthly collection of due payment are promptly collected from customers’.
• Attend to customers’ complaints and claims and ensure all are resolve in a timely and adequate manner.
• Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment.
• Continuous improvement on operational processes and updating of SOPs.
• Implementation and execution of projects from new clients.
• Producing regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Resolve operational issues on a daily basis.
• Responsible for tallying monthly inventory.
• Ensure the stock control systems is up to date and the inventories are accurately recorded within the system.
• Implementation of the 5S methodologies within the warehouse.
• Manage Yamato assets (Packing material, trolley, etc).
• Manage and allocate manpower in the warehouse
• Motivating staff and encouraging teamwork within the warehouse team
• To ensure productivity targets and other relevant KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Responsible for leading and overseeing staff safety at work.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance
• To be the main PIC when liaising with customers, suppliers and relevant departments.
• Attend to enquiries via email and telephone from both the existing & new customers.
• To ensure the warehouse operation is executed within the boundaries of company SOPs.
• Manage contractors/suppliers quotation and negotiation on pricing matters in adherence to ISO requirements.

Job Specifications/Requirements

• Degree or tertiary education in the field of Logistic or Supply Chain Management or in any related discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years working experience in warehouse management.
• Preferably those who have held middle management positions and worked in FMCG warehouse setting.
• Possess the ability and leadership to manage the overall Warehouse Operation.
• Experience in improving warehouse operation namely: productivity, inventory, accuracy, etc
• Experience in the development of warehouse SOP
• Experience in operation management by piece unit
• Experience in both quality control and quality assurance methods pertain to warehousing.
• Able to analyse and interpret data.
• A team player, with high interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service mind-set and enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations.
• Ability to multi-tasking and operate in a dynamic and changing environment
• Fluent in English and able to liaise with Japanese speaking clients (is an added advantage).
• Proficient in 5S methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Proficient in WMS and Barcode Operations
• Good attendance and punctuality.

Working Location: 24 Penjuru Road #01-06B, ALOG Commodity Hub Singapore 609128

Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00AM to 6:30PM)