Inbound & Outbound Warehouse Operations Manager
Hayat
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Job summary
Hayat, a leading FMCG company, seeks an experienced Inbound & Outbound Warehouse Operations Manager based in Kocaeli. You will oversee end-to-end warehouse activities, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely flow of materials and finished goods across domestic and international operations.
Lead capacity planning, continuous improvement, and 3PL performance within a 24/7 environment. The role requires 10+ years in warehouse operations, strong leadership, and English proficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or logistics field.
- Minimum 10 years in warehouse operations, incl. 5+ years leading blue- and white-collar teams.
- Experience in 24/7 warehouse operations, capacity planning, inventory management, material flow, and production supply.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end inbound and outbound warehouse operations across domestic and international sites.
- Develop short-, mid-, and long-term logistics capacity plans aligned with production needs.
- Optimize capacity, layout, storage density, and dock capacity to improve service levels and cost efficiency.
- Ensure SAP MM/WM and WMS processes run effectively and drive system improvements.
- Oversee 3PL relationships, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Job description
Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly, Evony, and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo, Gleen, Test, and Has in home care; Papia, Familia, Teno, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10,000 people across its operations.
The company operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.
We are currently seeking a talented “Inbound & Outbound Warehouse Operations Manager” to join our dynamic Supply Chain Directory team. Based in “Kocaeli”, this role will contribute to transformative projects under the Consumer Group.
If you want to be part of a diverse and vibrant community where your ideas can shape the future of the FMCG industry and your contributions can create a lasting global impact, then Hayat is waiting for you!
- Bachelor’s Degree from a relevant university department, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Logistics or Supply Chain Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably within high-volume manufacturing environments, with at least 5 years of experience managing blue- and white-collar teams.
- Proven experience in 24/7 warehouse operations, warehouse capacity planning, inventory management, material flow, and production supply processes.
- Strong experience in warehouse efficiency, operational excellence, Lean/Continuous Improvement, root-cause analysis, and KPI management.
- Experience in managing 3PL providers, external warehouses, and outsourced logistics operations, including SLA, KPI, cost, quality, and safety management.
- Experience with WMS and ERP systems and warehouse databases; SAP WM/MM or SAP EWM experience is preferred.
- Experience in warehouse automation, digitalization, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) management is preferred.
- Experience in CAPEX projects, feasibility studies, warehouse infrastructure, and investment projects is preferred.
- Strong leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, organizational, and results-oriented skills.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and proficient use of MS Office applications.
- Willingness to travel internationally and reside or be able to reside in Kocaeli.
- Male candidates must have completed military service.
- Lead end-to-end inbound and outbound logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring the safe, accurate, timely, and efficient flow of raw materials, packaging materials, operating supplies, finished goods, and other materials across domestic and international operations, including receiving, inspection, storage, picking, staging, production supply, and shipping processes.
- Identify current and future logistics requirements and develop short-, medium-, and long-term operational and capacity plans in line with production requirements, business growth, and supply chain objectives. Lead feasibility assessments and the implementation of approved logistics projects.
- Optimize warehouse capacity and material flow, including space utilization, storage density, slotting, layout, dock capacity, warehouse infrastructure, and warehouse-related transportation interfaces, to improve service levels, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of SAP MM/WM and WMS processes covering warehouse management, inventory, inbound and outbound logistics, and shipping activities. Identify system and process improvement opportunities and coordinate required developments with SAP module owners and relevant stakeholders.
- Lead warehouse digitalization, automation, and technology initiatives, including WMS development, AS/RS, shuttle systems, conveyors, sortation systems, AMR/AGV technologies, digital performance monitoring, and emerging warehouse technologies. Manage implementation, commissioning, stabilization, and continuous improvement phases.
- Manage domestic and international outbound operations, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely shipments while maintaining compliance with export and international logistics requirements and coordinating effectively with internal functions, customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and customs-related stakeholders.
- Define and manage operational KPIs and performance standards across all areas of responsibility. Monitor service, productivity, inventory accuracy, capacity utilization, cost, quality, and safety performance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives based on operational data.
- Plan and manage blue- and white-collar workforce requirements, including shift structures, resource allocation, competency development, training, succession planning, and organizational needs, to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted 24/7 warehouse operations.
- Manage material handling equipment (MHE) and warehouse assets, including forklifts, reach trucks, VNA equipment, loading equipment, and other operational assets, ensuring effective capacity planning, utilization, availability, safety, maintenance coordination, and lifecycle management.
- Manage the annual departmental budget and logistics cost performance, monitor actual results against the budget, and implement the necessary actions to improve cost efficiency and ensure the achievement of approved financial targets.
- Manage the operational performance of 3PL companies, external warehouses, equipment providers, and logistics service providers through clearly defined SLAs, KPIs, cost, quality, service, and safety standards.
- Develop and continuously improve operational processes, standards, and training programs for inbound and outbound operations teams and relevant interfacing departments. Lead implementation, transition, commissioning, and stabilization activities for new processes and operational models.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Production, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance, Sales, and other relevant functions to ensure seamless end-to-end material and logistics flows and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Lead operations in full compliance with occupational health and safety, fire safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements, while continuously identifying and implementing innovative solutions that improve productivity, service levels, profitability, logistics costs, customer satisfaction, and overall supply chain performance.
- Private Health Insurance
- Manager Bonus
- Company Car and Fuel Allowance
- Meal Voucher / Canteen
- Monthly Employee Support Package (Assortment of Hayat Products or Food Package)
- Mobile Phone and Line
- Monthly Internet Allowence
- Baby Diaper Support and Diaper Support for 1st Degree Relatives of Employees
- 3 Days of Administrative Paid Leave Per Year
- Heating and Eid Allowance Once A Year
- FLEX: Flexible Benefits Program
- Wezone: Rewards and Recognition Program
- Seniority Award Support
- Heltia: Employee Assistance Program
At Hayat, we conduct fair and inclusive hiring processes. We do not tolerate prejudice or discrimination based on language, religion, ethnicity, race, or gender. Our recruitment process is solely based on the alignment with the job description, measurable and objective assessments, and competency-based interviews.
Please visit us at the following addresses for any information you need
https://www.hayat.com/en-tr/
https://www.instagram.com/hayatkimya/
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