Warehouse Manager
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Oversee inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize waste.
- Implement and improve inventory management systems, tools, and technologies.
- Conduct routine inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Monitor inventory trends and anticipate future material, equipment, and spare parts requirements.
Warehouse Operations
- Manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient environment.
- Establish and enforce safety, security, and asset protection procedures.
- Optimize warehouse layouts, storage strategies, and workflows to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational excellence.
Procurement & Supplier Management
- Manage purchasing activities for materials, supplies, equipment, spare parts, and services.
- Process requisitions and purchase orders while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate urgent and time-sensitive purchases to support operational needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
- Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Track purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials to prevent operational or project delays.
- Support contract administration and ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and inventory personnel.
- Establish performance goals and conduct employee evaluations.
- Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
Planning, Reporting & Analysis
- Monitor key performance metrics related to inventory, purchasing, and warehouse operations.
- Prepare reports and provide updates to senior leadership on operational performance.
- Utilize data analysis and forecasting techniques to support inventory planning and decision-making.
- Drive action plans that improve efficiency, service levels, and cost performance.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
- Promote best practices across warehouse, inventory, and procurement functions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and cost reduction.
- Support environmental, health, and safety programs and requirements.
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