About this role
POSITION SUMMARY
The candidate is responsible to lead , plan , manage and own the performance of warehouse workforce on all the activities and diligent execution of Receiving, Storage/Putaway, WO Kitting, Inter-Site Shipments, External Warehouses, Inventory Accuracy (both quantity & storage location) and FG Shipments tasks effectively and efficiently.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To lead , plan , manage and own the operations and performance of warehouse workforce
- Continuous improvement of warehouse processes, inventory management (accuracy), warehouse tools/systems enhancement and efficiency of the workforce
- Cross function and inter-site communications and collaborations.
- Problem solving capability.
- Ensure the warehouse workforce execute the timely receiving transactions (physically & electronically), putaway accurately, supply WO material kits to production timely and outbound shipments prepared & shipped out on time.
- Talents retention and development
- Warehouse operations’ performance indicators (KPIs)
- Daily and weekly warehouse inventory value monitoring, control and escalation
- Daily collaboration with Planning & Purchasing Departments to monitor and control incoming inventory.
- Minimally, to present monthly forecast on workforce and storage space analyses to align with business needs.
- Travel may be required
- Other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily works in a manufacturing, shipping & warehousing environment which is noisy and fast paced. Long day work and personal time sacrifice is a norm.
SKILLS
- 1. Ability to present ideas in a structured and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
- 2. Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements.
- 3. Ability to manage and lead a team of 60~100 Material Handlers.
- 4. Ability to organize, schedule, coordinate, and negotiate effectively and to set priorities in a manner which ensures maximum performance and goal accomplishment.
- 5. Proficient experience of SAP warehouse module.
- 6. Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of demand-based manufacturing systems.
- 7. Good PC skills, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Standard Office.
- 8. Strong Leadership to drive warehouse workforce to achieve the desired performance excellence and to initiate problem solving forum with cross function and inter-sites’ peers and leaders.
- 9. Multi-Tasking capability
- 10. Ability to motivate the workforce to enhance their morale.
- 11. Ability and proactive to engage and effectively resolve conflict situations and employee disciplinary and performance issues EXPERIENCE:
- 1. 5~7 years of warehouse supervisor experience
- 2. Experience with proper handling of static sensitive material preferred.
- 3. Experience in MRP system, WMS and SAP is mandatory EDUCATION:
- 1. BS in Business Administration, Production/Operations Management (or closely related field) or a combination of relevant experience and/or education that is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree
- 2. APICS CPIM Certification will be an added advantage.
- 3. Six-Sigma Green Belt certification will be an added advantage.