Assistant Warehouse Manager

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Responsibilities:

• Overall daily operations of warehouse including physical inbound and outbound activities, inventory management and accuracy, safety and quality.
• Optimized use of warehouse space and layout to avoid overflow storage and additional costs.
• Promote and implement strategic continuous improvement plan in Warehouse activities.
• Maintain stock accuracy at all times.
• Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules for facilities, equipment, infrastructure and system breakdown to minimize downtime.
• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Adhere to safe-workplace procedures in warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, orienting, coordinating training to employees, and appraising job results.
• Maintain compliance with Halal and Malaysia regulations related to warehousing, advising Management on needed actions.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Carry any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by Management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or related field of study.
• Strong knowledge and high competency in COLD CHAIN WAREHOUSE management is a MUST and preferably from Logistics field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Able to report to work on short notice.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ managerial experience in a similar position, preferably from the logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge in Warehouse Management System.
• Strong analytical skills in problem solving and making timely decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills, decision-making skills and influencing skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of positive warehouse management.
• Possess numeracy and an understanding of finance for stock management.
• People management skills, including the ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team of people (minimum team size of 30 and more), delegate work and explain ideas.
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Emphasize accuracy and attention to detail, have initiative and decisiveness with a belief in a “can-do” attitude to complete projects.
• Possess own transport and able to travel when needed.

How do your skills match this job?

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Warehouse Manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?

We are a fast-growing logistics company specializing in cold chain solutions. We provide cold storage warehousing, refrigerated trucking for distribution of temperature monitored products, haulage and other value-added services all across Peninsular Malaysia encompassing the borders of Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. We believe in rewarding based on performance. Our company offers a challenging work environment and opportunities for you to grow and develop with the company. In line with our rapid growth, we invite those who are committed, self-motivated, and result-oriented individuals with an aptitude for success to develop their career with us.