Industry
Transportation/Logistic
Specialization
Logistics/Supply Chain
Position Level
Senior
Working Hours
8.30am-5.30pm (Monday to Friday) , 8.30am-12.30pm (alternate Saturday)
Responsibilities
*Manage the receiving, shipping, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of corporate warehouses.
*Ensure all production orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
*Communicate all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties.
*Maintain strict control over inventory levels in order to meet internal and external demand of product.
*Plan warehouse layout and space requirements in order to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
*Take into account full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space.
*Maintain appropriate and complete documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
*Supervise a team of warehouse employees, delegation, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions.
*Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, or equipment.
*Identify discrepancies between inventory records and take action.
*Investigate causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters; make adjustments where necessary.
*Implement and monitor performance metrics for shipping and receiving.
*Supervise improvements, and contractors, including, repairs, and refurbishment.
Requirements
*Secondary education or equivalent.
*Supervisory or leadership experience, even at a lower level, is often preferred. Experience in managing a team can be valuable.
*Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members, management, and possibly external partners.
*Able to identify and address issues that arise in the warehouse, such as delays, inventory discrepancies, or equipment malfunctions.
*Proficiency in operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery.