Warehouse Manager

Key responsibilities

• Implement FIFO/FEFO and proper handling of all raw material and consumables.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment to prevent production downtime.
• Manage rejection procedures for damaged or non-conforming materials for both Paper and Consumables stores.
• Oversee reel handling equipments’ like clamp trucks and forklifts to prevent paper damage.
• Supervise both Paper and Consumables Warehouse team members.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead warehouse improvement initiatives.
• Reduce waste, damage, and lead times through process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards and company policies.
• Monitor and control warehouse costs, identify areas for cost reduction and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Key Performance Indicators.
• Inventory Accuracy – Maintain a minimum of 98% inventory accuracy 9 (e. g. Tracking, stock levels)
• Order Fulfilment Rate – Achieve a minimum of 95% order fulfilment rate (e. g. orders shipped on time, complete and accurate).
• Warehouse productivity – Maintain a minimum of 85% warehouse productivity (e. g. orders processed per hour, labour efficiency).
• Costs Savings – Achieve annual cost savings of 5% through process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
• Warehouse Utilization – Optimize warehouse space utilization to achieve a minimum of 85% capacity usage.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Management, or equivalent. A professional certification for this role will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience of 4 – 5 years’ in warehouse management with handling paper reels and strong knowledge of Kraft paper storage standards and FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Familiarity with inventory management and control procedures.
• Proficiency with ERP systems. (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management principles, logistics processes, and supply chain best practices, with experience in implementing warehouse management systems (WMS).

Required skills