Warehouse Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with companys policies and vision.
• Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency with customer satisfaction the primary goal by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
• Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and Transport companies.
• Plan work rates, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results.
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees.
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.

Requirements

• Proven work experience of 5-10 years as a Warehouse Manager.

• Expertise in SPARES warehouse management procedures and best practices. (Preferably FMCD)

• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases.

• Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.

• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Schedule and oversee warehouse team and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.

• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to analyze productivity and develop actionable plans for loss prevention.