Manager Warehouse

This role involves managing warehouse operations to ensure the timely issuance and accurate inventory control of packaging materials, raw materials, auxiliary materials, and bulk products in alignment with production plans. The incumbent will maintain physical stock accuracy with SAP records, oversee the identification and management of slow-moving or expired items, and actively participate in planning meetings to implement agreed actions. Coordination with procurement, supply, finance, production, and quality control teams is essential to ensure material availability, compliance with dispatch protocols, and accurate reporting. The position also requires promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture, conducting risk assessments, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure timely issuance of packaging materials, raw materials, auxiliary materials, and bulk products according to production schedules.
- Maintain physical stock levels that accurately reflect SAP inventory records.
- Properly identify and document slow-moving, non-moving, and expired active ingredients, auxiliary materials, and finished products.
- Participate in Reorder Point (ROP) and Pre-Sales & Operations Planning (Pre-S&OP) meetings, ensuring follow-up on decisions and action items.
- Collaborate effectively with Indirect and Direct Procurement teams to guarantee the availability of materials and products at the site.
- Optimize warehouse space utilization and implement best practices in warehouse management.
- Coordinate with the Supply Team to report discrepancies in dispatches to regional warehouses and immediately escalate incidents such as theft, leakage, or missing items to relevant managers.
- Ensure all dispatches comply with Regional Load Security Guidelines and maximize truck/container utilization for transportation efficiency.
- Report material consumption promptly to the Supply Team and Finance Team as required.
- Work closely with Supply, Finance, Production, and Quality Control teams to ensure timely submission of customs and excise documentation.
- Develop and maintain an annual training matrix for warehouse staff based on identified training needs.
- Foster and embed a strong HSE culture throughout all warehouse activities.
- Conduct risk assessments, including Warehouse Risk Assessments (WRA), Hazard Risk Assessments (HRA), and Job Safety Analyses (JSA), in collaboration with the HSE Manager and designated assessors.
- Support site-wide initiatives and continuous improvement projects related to raw material management and quality control enhancements.
- Ensure full compliance with all HSE protocols and guidelines established by the organization.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in warehouse management, transportation safety, and inventory control, including handling inbound, outbound, and quarantine goods.
- In-depth knowledge of Pakistan’s laws and regulations regarding the storage of chemicals and petroleum products, including compliance with Pakistan Petroleum Rules.

Competencies and Skills

- Basic understanding of product hazards and safe handling/storage procedures.
- Familiarity with HSE and security requirements specific to chemical warehousing.
- Strong knowledge of transportation safety and load optimization techniques.
- Ability to manage emergencies such as spillages, accidents, and other warehouse incidents.
- Effective leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels, particularly with warehouse operators and frontline staff.
- Strong decision-making capabilities and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Patience, flexibility, and excellent listening skills to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrates a team-oriented mindset and motivates others toward high performance.
- Performance-driven with a focus on achieving agreed targets and continuous improvement.

This position offers the opportunity to lead warehouse operations within a dynamic environment, emphasizing safety, compliance, and operational excellence.