The Warehouse Manager will oversee all warehouse and distribution operations within the designated territory, including the management of finished goods, raw materials, and general inventory. This role is critical in establishing and maintaining systems that document fleet and logistics activities in alignment with the Coca-Cola Quality System. The Warehouse Manager will also provide frontline support to Planning, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure the achievement of key business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize the layout and infrastructure of warehouses handling raw materials, finished goods, and general items to meet future business needs.
- Ensure efficient handling and management of raw materials and supplies from suppliers, coordinating closely with the Procurement department according to purchase order specifications and receiving schedules.
- Prepare and propose the departmental budget to support operational requirements for the upcoming year while driving continuous efficiency improvements.
- Manage the forklift fleet and other assets, ensuring they are maintained in excellent, safe working condition with optimal fuel consumption within approved budgets.
- Oversee relationships with suppliers and service providers, including forklift repair and maintenance vendors and third-party logistics (3PL) partners, to maximize service levels.
- Train and develop warehouse staff to achieve operational goals with minimal headcount.
- Maintain efficient inventory management of new glass/shells to support plant production and sales operations.
- Manage inventory movement, transfer, dispatch, and issuance of raw materials and finished goods to support plant and sales functions.
- Ensure all warehousing storage facilities, including rented warehouses, are maintained in good and presentable condition.
- Supervise plant warehouse and sales center operations within the territory.
- Oversee inventory management of finished goods (liquid) and empty stocks at both plant and sales centers.
- Manage the receiving and sorting of glass from the market according to RGB SOP guidelines.
- Ensure the smooth supply of glass to the production section as per the production plan.
- Oversee the receiving and handling of newly produced stocks from production lines.
- Execute stock transfer plans of finished goods to other territories efficiently.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, B.Sc. in Transportation, or an equivalent qualification.
There are no specific preferred qualifications or benefits mentioned in the original description. However, the role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to meet operational goals effectively.