Warehouse Manager

Lead a team of warehouse personal including training and guiding both warehouse personnel (Material Handlers) and Admin Assistants in the day-to-day operations of receiving, storage, handling, issuing, packing and shipping and ensure that the functions are carried out timely, accurately and efficiently.

• Participate in daily meetings with the team and manufacturing colleagues to resolve support issues related to build plans
• Plan and make the best use of all resources available, including manpower and space.
• Set warehouse policies and procedures, check and ensure that warehouse employees follow the policies and safety regulations.
• Provide appropriate training to all warehouse personnel to ensure that the team members can carry out their functions in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. This includes training for the various store functions and SAP training for performing data entry in the system
• Responsible for carrying process studies, implementation of systems and executing them for constant work improvements
• Ensure proper handling of controlled materials e.g materials with shelf life or requiring special storage conditions
• Ensure stock count accuracy by carrying out regular weekly/monthly cycle count and reconciliation
• Carry out inventory stock taking management and ensure the accuracy of inventory stocks
• Perform Annual Physical Inventory exercise and ensure acceptable levels of parts and absolute dollar value accuracy
• Ensure proper disposal of scrap materials
• Lead activities to ensure compliance to trade regulations, customs regulations and ISO
• Perform Risk Assessment and take actions to ensure a safe working environment
• Utilize Six Sigma techniques to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement in performance and customer/employee satisfaction
• Lead in special projects and key initiatives identified from time to time
• Participate in EHS implementation and support ISO14001/ ISO45001 activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hands-on experience with at least 2 years experience in managing a team in a dynamic and preferably in instrumental, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems and SAP
• Knowledge in Dangerous Goods Regulations would be an advantage
• Ability to prioritize and work proactively and independently
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, material handling, and warehouse layout design.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple and complex tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Ability to work under pressure and a hands-on person.
• People management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team of Material Handlers, delegate work and explain ideas.