The Logistics Assistant Manager role oversees end-to-end warehouse operations, including inventory control, receiving, kitting, picking, packing, and dispatch. The position leads warehouse teams, monitors operational performance and safety, and helps ensure that domestic and export targets are achieved.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end warehouse operations by assigning daily tasks to the respective teams, including maintaining 5S standards, MRN, cycle counting, MRP relabelling, kitting, picking, packing, and dispatch
Supervise, train, and provide direct assistance with warehouse operations, including loading and unloading, receiving, and inventory control
Lead by example to ensure that all procedures, Kaizen principles, and best practices are consistently followed
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 and operational metrics to the operations manager on a weekly basis
Oversee receiving and dispatch procedures for shipments
Monitor warehouse associates to ensure compliance with safety procedures when operating forklifts and other machinery
Ensure the achievement of fortnightly and monthly targets for domestic and export operations
Ensure that inventory records in the system remain consistent with physical stock levels
Requirements
Experience managing end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, and dispatch
Ability to supervise and train warehouse teams while promoting compliance with operational and safety procedures
Knowledge of inventory counting and reconciliation processes, warehouse systems, 5S standards, and Kaizen principles
Ability to monitor operational targets, measure key performance indicators, and prepare regular performance reports
About the company
A company in the logistics and supply-chain industry providing warehousing, transportation, packaging, and related logistics services. Its operations support customers through inventory management and end-to-end supply-chain solutions.