Head of Warehouse at J3 Foods and Stores International

About the Role

J3 Foods and Stores International seeks a dedicated Head of Warehouse to oversee the overall supervision, coordination, and strategic direction of warehouse operations across all outlets. In this role, you will lead Warehouse Supervisors, ensure operational consistency, drive efficiency, enforce compliance with standard operating procedures, and continuously improve warehouse performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Coordination

• Supervise and provide leadership to all Warehouse Supervisors across outlets
• Conduct weekly review meetings and performance debriefs with each Warehouse Supervisor to identify and address gaps
• Conduct regular site visits to assess warehouse conditions, team performance, and compliance

Inventory Oversight

• Ensure real-time stock accuracy across all warehouses through strict supervision
• Approve and coordinate monthly physical stock counts and unplanned spot checks
• Enforce FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First Expiry, First-Out) principles
• Analyze stock movement trends to recommend inventory optimization strategies
• Investigate and resolve major stock variances resulting from theft, damage, or system errors
• Track slow-moving and expiring stock and address significant variances

Strategic Warehouse Management

• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all warehouse activities
• Identify bottlenecks or delays in warehouse processes and propose corrective actions
• Coordinate with logistics and sales departments to ensure prompt dispatch and delivery
• Set and track outlet-level KPIs; provide support where performance falls short
• Optimize warehouse layouts, storage systems, and workflows to improve efficiency
• Implement cost-saving measures to reduce wastage, pilferage, and stock losses

Reporting and Analysis

• Review daily and weekly stock reports submitted by Warehouse Supervisors
• Submit weekly reports to senior management with performance metrics and insights