Warehouse, Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

The Catalyst Group is seeking an experienced Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Logistics Manager to join one of Pakistan’s leading premium event management companies based in Lahore. This role involves overseeing warehouse operations, inventory management, sourcing coordination, and event logistics to ensure the timely availability, delivery, and return of all materials and equipment. The manager will collaborate closely with production, client servicing, design, accounts, suppliers, and other internal teams to efficiently manage the movement of event materials across multiple simultaneous events. Maintaining accurate inventory records, controlling costs, and minimizing losses or damages are critical aspects of this position.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee warehouse operations and maintain precise inventory records for décor, furniture, equipment, and other event materials.
- Allocate stock effectively across multiple events, identifying shortages and coordinating sourcing, rentals, and replenishment activities.
- Source materials by evaluating supplier quotations, negotiating terms, and securing purchasing approvals.
- Manage deliveries and event-specific dispatches by coordinating vehicles, drivers, and handling teams to meet venue and setup deadlines.
- Maintain detailed records of stock issuance, transfers, deliveries, and returns, ensuring proper handovers and condition checks.
- Reconcile inventory after each event, investigate missing or damaged items, and ensure timely return of rented equipment.
- Conduct regular stock counts and coordinate cleaning, repairs, and preventive maintenance of inventory items.
- Supervise warehouse and loading teams, enforcing safe handling practices while monitoring supplier performance, transport costs, and asset losses.

Required Qualifications

- 5 to 8 years of experience in warehousing, inventory management, supply chain, or logistics, including team supervision.
- Proven ability to manage multiple events, time-sensitive deliveries, and adapt to changing operational requirements.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, supplier coordination, negotiation, and cost-control skills.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and inventory management systems.
- Experience supervising warehouse staff, transport teams, and material handling operations.
- Willingness to travel to warehouses and event sites and work flexible hours according to event schedules.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience in events, exhibitions, hospitality, rentals, production, or related industries is highly desirable.
- A formal qualification in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field is preferred, though practical experience is essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced, high-profile event management environment, contributing to the successful execution of premium events across Pakistan.