Warehouse Operations Manager & Logistics
SSEM - Saudi Services For Electro Mechanic Works (Closed Joint Stock Company)
Total years of experience :18 years, 3 Months
Managed day-to-day activities for a 24/6 multi-shift sight within a 300, 000 square feet facility with $1.5M+ in SKU and staff of 50+ associates including four direct reports.
Managed $10M+ in on-hand inventory.
Managed facilities maintenance including building, equipment and grounds.
Oversaw team responsible for accuracy of all inbound freight - international containers or domestic trailers.
Evaluated and recorded performances of distribution associates via "Coaching for Success" and succession planning within the leadership team.
Administered training performance reviews and administration of wages & salaries in accordance with company policies and disciplinary/corrective actions.
Accomplishments
Successfully lead the implementation of the Warehouse Management System.
Increased Distribution accuracy to 99.85% or better.
Evaluated current processes and implemented cost savings adjustments by increasing picking efficiency.
Improved on-hand inventory accuracy to 99.5%.
Responsible for recruitment, hiring and firing and disciplinary actions of all warehouse personnel, training performance reviews and the administration of wage and salary guidelines.
Implemented safety programs in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
Attended monthly corporate safety meetings to ensure a safe work environment.
Worked closely with all departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Accomplishments
oordinated and directed all operations of an 110, 000 square feet facility including inventory placement, stock rotation and Logistics operations. Managed staff of 55 + employees and managers for a 24-hour, 3 shift operation.
Responsible for all local routing of company trucks along with routing for all LTL and full load shipments. Interacted with all drivers and brokers.
Maintained & controlled complex inventory system for "Just in Time" deliveries along with cycle counting.
Directed placement of back stock to public warehouse for storage.
Worked closely with VP of Operations to ensure safe and profitable operations of the facility along with loss prevention and security.
Responsible for building maintenance, equipment and racking in a very narrow isle facility.
Responsible for recruitment and retention of all employees.
Trained clerical personnel for UPS, FedEx and LTL shipments to be correlated with proper bills of lading.
Worked closely with customer service and sales departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Accomplishments
Supervised implementation of SAP Warehouse Management System for shipping, receiving and placement of product
Directed and coordinated entire operation of 80, 000 sq.ft. Multi-sight warehouse.
Managed staff of 65 employees in a non-union environment. Oversaw domestic and international distribution including space planning, receiving, packaging, shipping, and building and equipment maintenance.
Responsible for all shipping and receiving functions in the facility and interact with all LTL carriers, drivers and brokers.
Responsible for UPS, FedEx and LTL shipments and correlated billing of orders.
Maintained and controlled complex inventory system. Highly skilled in JIT and cycle count operations.
Conducted physical inventories and reconciling variances.
Prepared and ensured adherence to yearly budgets using corporate allotted percentage and distribute it over all employees based on performances.
Design, develops, recommends and implements Key Warehouse Strategies for an effective operations aligned with current best practices.
Reviews inventory turnover trends and suggests improvements in the Procurement mechanism.
Monitors the performance of the inventory management function against Departmental goals inventory management plan and the defined KPI’s and advises on timely corrective action in case of deviation.
Reviews stock reports, to identify obsolete and slow moving items in the inventory and advises the respective stake holders on corrective actions to avoid losses. Ensures implementation of the defined policies, procedures and norms for the inventory management function. Ensures physical infrastructure and environment conforms to the required storage conditions of the stock.
Monitors the performance of the logistic functions against department goals, logistic plan and the defined KPI’s and advises on timely correction action in case of deviation. Supervise and monitor all functional & technical activities taking place at project sites related to Warehouse in order to confirm that all operations / activities are being followed & carried out as per the defined policies, procedures, & method statements to achieve corporate objectives.
Preparation of Project Closing Report (for Stores Dept.) after completion of a project. Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks. Conduct physical audit as appropriate.
Responsible for all local routing of company trucks along with routing for all LTL and full load shipments. Interacted with all drivers and brokers.
Maintained & controlled complex inventory system for "Just in Time" deliveries along with cycle counting.
Directed placement of back stock to public warehouse for storage.
Worked closely with VP of Operations to ensure safe and profitable operations of the facility along with loss prevention and security.
Coordinating with other staff members to ensure that orders are placed on time, materials are delivered on time, and materials are stored properly.
Reviewing Project materials requirements (MTO) and makes sue all materials of a project are on hand before releasing the project to the shop for manufacturing. Monitoring material inventories to ensure that the correct quantity and type of frequently used materials are always in stock. Ordering new materials when inventory is low or when materials are no longer usable due to defects or damage.
Checking with QC incoming materials for any defects or flaws that may need to be addressed prior to use in manufacturing.
Studying Project drawings and making sure MTOs are to drawing specifications. Determining the type of material needed for specific projects based on client specifications. Coordination with procurement & suppliers to arrange for delivery of raw materials or finished products. Coordinating with Projecting, Manufacturing & shipping departments to arrange for delivery of manufactured equipment to client. Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules. Managing and monitoring the procurement, storage and distribution of materials and supplies. Developing and implementing inventory control systems to ensure that the right materials are available when needed. Working with suppliers to ensure that materials and supplies are delivered on time and within budget. Monitoring stock levels and replenishing stocks when necessary. Ensuring safety regulations and procedures are adhered to at all times. Coordinate with QC for approval and avoid unnecessary delays. Preparation, execution and reporting of internal/external audits or physical inventories for reconciliation of activities among systems. Ensure to stack all warehouse inventories in respective location. Monitoring daily EOD reporting of GRN, consumption of material, dispatch of products & initiated to management & planning department.
Managing all warehouses operations, finished goods warehouse, raw material warehouse,
Packing material warehouse and technical store. Close coordination with production, procurement and planning for smooth operations.
Execution of all dispatches on regular basis as per planning (Flexible & Extrusion). Strong check at loading dock to ensure 100% accuracy in dispatches. Monitor stock of raw materials, finished goods, damaged items, aged stocks, of all materials in the warehouse. (Quantity as per agreed conversion units, location and storage conditions) Ensure and maintain 100% inventory accuracy all the times by regular verification of reports and performing cycle counts. Monitor 100% FIFO compliance in all SKU’s.
Ensure redress stock liquidation at priority. Reconciliation of raw materials, packaging materials, manage floor space in warehouse to allow for smooth delivery of materials and correct palletization of finished goods material as per ISO standards. Ensure smooth and accurate issuance of materials to production as per reservation. Coordinate with QC for approval and avoid unnecessary delays. Avoid damages during handling offloading and dispatch. To contribute in the reduction of operating cost
Responsible of hygienic condition of warehouse as per QA standards. Prepare improvement plans for the reduction of losses. Warehouse Damages control up to 0.02%. Preparation, execution and reporting of internal/external audits or physical inventories for reconciliation of activities among systems. Ensure to stack all warehouse inventories in respective location. Ensure to timely inspection and calibration of material handling equipment’s. Proper maintenance record of all MHE’s. Ensure logistics and warehouse operations meet all department mandated tight timeframes and deadlines. Handling the rejections from suppliers. Preparation of Project Scrap and disposal Reports . Facilitate the stock tacking at the end of financial year with internal auditors and Finance team.
Monitor and forecast material supply and demand in order to ensure timely delivery of necessary materials. Liaise with suppliers and other departments to ensure timely availability of materials. Maintain a record of all materials received and used, as well as of all stocks. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible prices and terms for purchasing materials.
Develop and maintain an effective inventory control system to track and monitor materials. Monitor and control material costs, storage, and disposal. Prepare reports and present data on the status of materials supply and demand. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and applicable safety regulations. Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action when necessary. Monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure that materials are available when needed. Develop and implement cost-saving measures to reduce material costs. Keep abreast of the latest industry trends and developments in order to ensure that the company is using the most up-to-date and cost-effective materials. Manage the All Warehouse and Client Material activities. implementation of the company Procedure and SOPS.
Manage the inventory level BOM. Implementation of the Company Procedures.
Maintain the Maximum &Minimum Level. Liaison with Subcontractors.
Receive incoming goods and materials and check for quality, quantity and accuracy. Verify incoming items against invoices or other documents. Ensure that all goods are properly stored and labeled. Perform daily cycle counts and inventory updates. Monitor the stock level, anticipate stock needs and place orders as needed. Maintain the store records, including invoices, purchase orders and related documents. Manage the store, including cleaning and organizing. Prepare delivery documents such as packing list or invoices. Load and unload goods from vehicles. Keep track of materials and products. Ensure that all staff members are properly trained and that they adhere to the company’s policies and procedures. arrange to provide feedback and guidance to staff members when needed. Overall, responsible for ensuring that the factory store is running efficiently and effectively. control the inventory, order and receive supplies, manage the staff, ensure the safety and security of the store, and handle customer queries and complaints.