Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Plan, organize, and supervise daily warehouse activities.
- Ensure timely receiving, inspection, storage, and dispatch of goods.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and secure warehouse environment.
- Optimize warehouse space utilization and storage systems.
- Monitor warehouse performance and implement process improvements.
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Monitor slow-moving, expired, and damaged stock.
- Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO where applicable).
Team Leadership
- Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor employee performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
- Ensure adequate staffing to meet operational requirements.
Logistics & Distribution
- Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and logistics teams.
- Ensure orders are picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time.
- Monitor inbound and outbound shipments.
- Coordinate with transport providers for timely deliveries.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with company policies and warehouse procedures.
- Enforce health and safety regulations.
- Maintain warehouse equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse reports.
- Track warehouse KPIs, including:
- Inventory accuracy
- Order fulfillment rate
- On-time dispatch
- Warehouse productivity
- Stock variance
- Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of warehouse experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP software.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making ability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of warehouse safety standards
Working Conditions
- Full-time position.
- May require lifting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
- May require overtime during peak operational periods.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory Accuracy
- Order Fulfillment Accuracy
- On-Time Shipment Rate
- Warehouse Productivity
- Stock Loss Reduction
- Customer Order Turnaround Time
- Safety Compliance
- Employee Productivity
Desired Candidate Profile
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and results-driven Warehouse Manager with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in warehouse operations and inventory management.