About the job

Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Team Leader

-New Warehouse Setup / Hands-on Leadership / Logistics Operations-A global Japanese trading company is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Team Leader to support the launch and daily operation of its new warehouse.You will responsibility for warehouse activities, team coordination, and operational improvements. This is a hands-on role for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys working closely with the team while ensuring safe, accurate and efficient operations.The ideal candidate should have previous warehouse supervision experience and strong operational knowledge.(Ref: CC47628 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

• Main ResponsibilitiesManage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory control
• Coordinate warehouse staff, workloads, and daily operational activities
• Monitor stock accuracy, investigate inventory discrepancies, and maintain efficient inventory processes
• Manage inbound and outbound schedules and respond to operational issues
• Operate and support WMS, ERP, and warehouse scanning systems
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety, quality, and hygiene standards
• Monitor operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the setup and development of processes for the new Berlin warehouse
• Coordinate with internal departments, logistics providers, and drivers

• Ideal CandidatePrevious professional experience in warehouse or logistics operations
• Experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader, Shift Leader, or similar position
• Strong practical knowledge of inbound, outbound, picking, packing, and inventory operations
• Experience supervising or coordinating warehouse employees
• Experience using WMS, ERP, or warehouse scanning systems
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage operational issues independently
• Working proficiency in English

• PreferredExperience in food, FMCG, wholesale, retail distribution or 3PL environments
• Knowledge of FIFO / FEFO, batch and lot-controlled products
• German language skills at B2 level or above
• Understanding of HACCP or food hygiene requirements
• Experience in chilled or frozen warehouse operations
• Forklift licence (Staplerschein)

• ConditionsLocation: Berlin, Germany
• Working Style: office-based
• Salary: €45,500-€52,000 gross per annum depending on experience (based on 13 salary payments)
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm

**All applicants for the Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Team Leader position must have the right to work in Germany without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.**We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.