- Lead end-to-end warehouse operations with strong autonomy
- Hands-on role managing a growing healthcare & pet-care business
About Our Client
Our client is a growing organisation operating within the distribution space. With an expanding network of clinics and a diverse product portfolio, the business continues to strengthen its operational capabilities and is seeking an experienced warehouse professional to support its next phase of growth.
Job Description
- Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth inventory flow and order fulfilment.
- Lead and manage a small warehouse with a team of approximately 12-14 employees, including drivers and warehouse personnel.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliations, FIFO compliance, and expiry-date management.
- Supervise receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution activities.
- Monitor warehouse productivity and maintain a high standard of operational discipline and housekeeping.
- Coordinate delivery schedules across multiple locations.
- Work closely with operational leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure service levels are achieved.
- Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions within the warehouse management system.
- Support stock planning and optimisation of warehouse space utilisation.
- Oversee quality control checks before dispatch and maintain accurate documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and logistics partners to ensure operational continuity.
- Drive process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency and inventory control.
The Successful Applicant
A Successful Warehouse Assistant Manager Should Have
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience.
- Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a hands-on operational environment.
- Familiar with inventory management, stock control, FIFO processes, and expiry-date management.
- Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised working style.
- Comfortable spending significant time on the warehouse floor supervising daily activities.
- Able to work effectively with operational teams and stakeholders across different functions.
- Proficient in warehouse systems and inventory reporting.
- Mandarin-speaking capability is highly preferred due to stakeholder communication requirements.
- Possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to take ownership of warehouse operations within a growing business.
- High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Broad operational exposure across warehousing, inventory control, and distribution activities.
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.
- Opportunity to contribute to operational improvement initiatives and process optimisation.
If you're ready to take on this role as a Warehouse Assistant Manager in the retail industry in Johor Bahru, apply.
Contact
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