Warehouse Operations Manager

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Job details

Company overview

Our Client is a global provider of risk management products and services.

Responsibilities

• Managing warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision
• Overseeing receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Setting up layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Strategically manage warehouse operations in compliance with company’s policies and objectives
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, test & triage, distribution and maintenance operations
• Effectively manage throughput and mitigate peaks and overflow
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Meets warehouse operations financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Develops warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; developing, implementing, enforcing, and evaluating policies and procedures
• Developing processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management, and shipping.
• Develops warehouse design by planning layout, product flow, and product handling systems; evaluating and recommending new equipment.
• Develops warehouse operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow, manning and space requirements, and equipment layout; implementing changes.
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health, safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with inventory management system & ERP
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport/courier companies and internal cross functional coordination.
• Plan operations, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, E & O stock report, latency, etc.)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration

Salary

10 - 13 million yen

Location

Tokyo