Warehouse Manager job description

About the job

We are looking for a warehouse manager to run receiving, storage and dispatch, lead the warehouse team and keep stock accurate and goods safe with minimum loss and cost.

Duties and responsibilities

• Run receiving, storage, issuing and dispatch in the warehouses
• Lead the warehouse team, assign shifts and tasks and review performance
• Keep stock accurate and organize cycle and year-end counts
• Plan storage space and layout so goods move easily
• Set procedures and performance indicators such as order accuracy and issue time
• Apply safety and storage standards, including hazardous materials and fire prevention
• Analyse slow-moving, damaged and lost stock and act to reduce it
• Coordinate stock needs with purchasing, finance and transport

Working conditions

• Travel between warehouses and sites

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, logistics or accounting
• At least 6 years of experience in warehouse management, including at least 2 years leading a team

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Warehouse management
• Leadership
• ERP systems
• Inventory control
• Safety
• Warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Storage layout planning
• Performance indicators

Preferred

• A supply chain or inventory certificate such as CPIM
• Experience in oil sector or pharmaceutical warehouses
• Experience managing several warehouses in different cities