Warehouse Manager

Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, accuracy, safety, and sustainability. This role leverages SAP WMS, IoT‑enabled tracking, AI‑driven analytics, and other advanced technologies to streamline processes, reduce costs, and support the company’s supply chain strategy. The manager leads a diverse team, fosters continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with all organizational policies and applicable laws.

• Budget Management & Resource Optimization:
  Prepare, maintain, and optimize the yearly department budget using predictive analytics and SAP WMS cost tracking tools. Monitor operational expenses in real time to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Digital Shipping & Receiving Operations:
  Process all shipping and receiving orders at the plant and outside warehouses using SAP WMS integrated with IoT‑enabled scanning devices, ensuring real‑time data capture, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Workforce Development:
  Manage warehouse employees and cross‑functional teams, fostering a productive, inclusive, and tech‑savvy work environment. Provide ongoing training in automation systems, SAP WMS and safety protocols.
• Facility & Safety Management:
  Maintain distribution warehouses in a neat, orderly, and safe condition, leveraging smart sensors for environmental monitoring and automated alerts for safety compliance.
• Cost Reduction & Process Improvement:
  Work to reduce logistics costs through automation, optimization & labor planning.
• Data-Driven Reporting:
  Create and distribute advanced distribution reports for the Production and Planning Manager using SAP analytics dashboards, ensuring timely and actionable insights.
• Compliance & HR Coordination:
  Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure completion of digital onboarding, training, and performance review processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic planning, bringing insights from warehouse analytics and operational trends.
• Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Counts:
  Conduct cycle counts upon request using SAP and potentially RFID‑enabled tracking to ensure real‑time inventory accuracy.
• Shipping & Warehousing Coordination:
  Coordinate all shipping and warehousing requirements for all departments, integrating SAP WMS/EWM with transportation management systems (TMS) for seamless logistics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of warehouse management experience, including multi‑site operations.
• Proven expertise in SAP WMS or another related WMS.
• Familiarity with IoT devices, RFID tracking, and predictive analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage change in a technology‑driven environment.

• Technical Proficiency: SAP EWM/WMS, ERP integration, TMS, IoT platforms, robotics control systems.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Data interpretation, KPI tracking, predictive modeling.
• Leadership:
  Coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution, performance management.
• Communication:
  Clear verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Ability to identify operational bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable with rapid technological change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sustainability Mindset:
  Commitment to environmentally responsible warehouse practices.