Warehouse Lead
About this position
Responsibilities
• Supervise the safe preparation, loading, unloading, and storage of goods, including finished goods, trading goods, and samples.
• Inspect materials, trucks, and drivers for safety compliance before shipping.
• Collaborate with Import/Export, Customer Service, and Planning teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Train the team on logistics procedures and customer service expectations.
• Plan optimised transportation routes and maximise truck/container payloads.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents for local and international deliveries, including hazardous materials.
• Oversee third-party warehouse and transport operations, ensuring adherence to FEFO (First Expire, First Out) principles.
• Ensure proper handling, labelling, and storage of chemicals, especially hazardous goods, following safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure non-conforming materials are segregated and managed.
• Minimise incidents by implementing preventive measures and reporting all safety issues.
• Provide first aid for chemical and fire incidents and ensure familiarity with safety procedures (e.g., SDS).
• Track and maintain warehouse equipment using SAP.
Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Good command of English, with the ability to understand SDS, shipping documents, and labels written in English.
• Strong knowledge of SAP for inventory management.