Warehouse Manager

About the role

Oversee all warehouse operations, ensuring optimal efficiency, accuracy, safety, and sustainability. Leverage SAP WMS, IoT-enabled tracking, AI-driven analytics, and other advanced technologies to streamline processes, reduce costs, and support the company’s supply chain strategy. Lead a diverse team, foster continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with all organizational policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and optimize the yearly department budget using predictive analytics and SAP WMS cost tracking tools. Monitor operational expenses in real time to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Process all shipping and receiving orders at the plant and outside warehouses using SAP WMS integrated with IoT-enabled scanning devices, ensuring real-time data capture, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Manage warehouse employees and cross-functional teams, fostering a productive, inclusive, and tech-savvy work environment. Provide ongoing training in automation systems, SAP WMS, and safety protocols.
• Maintain distribution warehouses in a neat, orderly, and safe condition, leveraging smart sensors for environmental monitoring and automated alerts for safety compliance.
• Reduce logistics costs through automation, optimization, and labor planning.
• Create and distribute advanced distribution reports for the Production and Planning Manager using SAP analytics dashboards, ensuring timely and actionable insights.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisals, and addressing employee concerns. Collaborate with Human Resources on digital onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic planning, bringing insights from warehouse analytics and operational trends.
• Conduct cycle counts upon request using SAP and potentially RFID-enabled tracking to ensure real-time inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate all shipping and warehousing requirements for all departments, integrating SAP WMS/EWM with transportation management systems (TMS) for seamless logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of warehouse management experience, including multi-site operations.
• Proven expertise in SAP WMS or another related WMS.
• Familiarity with IoT devices, RFID tracking, and predictive analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage change in a technology-driven environment.

Skills

• Technical Proficiency: SAP EWM/WMS, ERP integration, TMS, IoT platforms, robotics control systems.
• Analytical Skills: Data interpretation, KPI tracking, predictive modeling.
• Leadership: Coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution, performance management.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify operational bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with rapid technological change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sustainability Mindset: Commitment to environmentally responsible warehouse practices.