Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Director / General Manager
Location: Eshratex Cotton Spinning Company Alexandria Borg El Arab Industrial City Egypt
Job Summary:
Warehouse Manager with at least 10 Yrs 15 Yrs handful experience in Industrial Domain will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations from receiving and storage to order fulfillment and shipping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Warehouse Operations Management:
- Oversee all inbound and outbound warehouse activities.
- Develop and implement efficient warehouse layouts processes and standard operating procedures.
- Monitor and manage daily workflow ensuring timely and accurate processing of all orders.
- Implement and manage inventory control systems to ensure accuracy minimize discrepancies and prevent loss.
- Oversee the maintenance and proper functioning of warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts pallet jacks racking systems).
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead motivate and coach the warehouse team to achieve productivity accuracy and safety targets.
- Conduct regular performance reviews set clear goals and provide constructive feedback.
- Manage employee schedules ensure staffing levels.
- Foster a positive safe and collaborative working environment.
- Inventory Control & Accuracy:
- Implement Strong cycle to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
- Resolve inventory Problems.
- Manage returned goods and defective products according to company policy.
- Utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) effectively for all inventory transactions and reporting.
- Health Safety & Security:
- Ensure strict adherence to all health safety and environmental regulations and company policies (e.g. OSHA standards Egyptian labor laws fire safety).
- Develop and enforce warehouse safety procedures.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments implementing corrective actions.
- Implement security measures.
- Logistics & Transportation Coordination:
- Coordinate with transportation providers (in-house or third-party) for timely inbound and outbound shipments.
- Optimize loading and unloading processes
- Ensure proper documentation for all shipments including bills of lading packing lists and customs forms (if international).
- Technology & Continuous Improvement:
- Maximize the use of the Warehouse Management (SAP-ERP System).
- Reporting & Communication:
- Generate and analyze regular reports on warehouse KPIs (e.g. inventory accuracy order fulfillment rates shipping errors cost per unit safety incidents).
- Communicate effectively with other departments (e.g. Production Purchasing Accounting) to ensure seamless Logistics Department.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration Or related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of e.g. 10-15 years of progressive experience in warehouse management with at least 7 Years as manager at Major Corporates
- Experience in Cotton Spinning Or Textile is highly preferred.
- Proven experience managing large teams (e.g. 10 staff members).
- Experience managing warehouse operations in Egypt is highly desirable.
- Soft Skills:
- Exceptional leadership team-building and motivational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment which may include varying temperatures noise levels and physical demands (e.g. standing walking lifting operating equipment).
- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings weekends or holidays as operational needs require.