Sr Manager, Internal & External Warehouse at DSM-Firmenich

Responsibilties:

• Implement a performance-driven culture through Continuous Improvement Lean principles and concepts
• Provide overall direction to the Internal Logistics teams including Goods Inbound, Goods Outbound/Outbound Deliveries.  Ensure a high level of focus on health & safety, housekeeping stock management/stock accuracy, allergen control, & labelling
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping
• Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Oversee daily operations, while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
• Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are met
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Manage daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control 
• Schedule and oversee warehouse team to meet the demands of the fulfillment center, and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime
• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as needed
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention
• Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products to customers and internal facilities, communicating with drivers and air partners to ensure efficient delivery of packages

Job Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or warehouse management, or similar. Bachelors degree as minimum, post graduate qualification beneficial
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in warehouse management, with some requiring at least 10 years of experience
• Proficiency in SAP
• Proficiency in warehouse management software and MS Office is often required
• Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, Communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff