The Logistics Assistant Manager role oversees end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, kitting, packing, and dispatch. Working on site, the position leads warehouse teams, maintains inventory accuracy, monitors operational performance, and supports the achievement of domestic and export targets.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end warehouse operations by assigning daily tasks to the relevant teams, including 5S, material receipt note (MRN) processing, cycle counting, material requirements planning (MRP) relabelling, kitting, picking, packing, and dispatch
Supervise and train warehouse teams while providing direct operational support with loading, unloading, receiving, and inventory control
Lead by example to ensure that procedures, Kaizen principles, and operational best practices are followed consistently
Maintain accurate inventory levels by leading regular physical counts with warehouse teams and reconciling discrepancies against the warehouse inventory system
Measure and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to the operations manager each week
Oversee receiving and dispatch procedures for shipments
Monitor warehouse associates to ensure compliance with safety procedures when operating forklifts and other machinery
Support the achievement of fortnightly and monthly domestic and export targets
Ensure inventory records remain accurate by reconciling system quantities against physical stock
Requirements
Knowledge of end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, kitting, picking, packing, and dispatch
Ability to supervise, train, and coordinate warehouse teams while maintaining established procedures and safety standards
Understanding of physical inventory counts, stock reconciliation, warehouse inventory systems, and operational performance reporting
Strong organisational, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support domestic and export operations
About the company
A logistics company that provides warehousing, transportation, packaging, and supply chain services. It supports customers with the storage, handling, and movement of goods across domestic and international operations.