1) Warehouse Operations Management:

- Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, kitting, packing, and shipping activities.

- Develop and implement warehouse processes and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and accurate operations.

- Monitor inventory levels, conduct regular cycle counts, and implement measures to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.

2) Inventory Management: 

- Implement inventory control mechanisms to optimize stock levels, minimize inventory carrying costs, and ensure accurate inventory records.

- Coordinate with material planning and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials, kitting readiness and components for production.

- Conduct regular inventory audits to reconcile physical stock with system records and address any discrepancies.

- Should have experience managing:

(*) Receiving: 

+ Incoming inspection flow/ASN processing/GRN transactions.

+ FIFO/FEFO

+ Lot/date code control

+ Supplier discrepancies

(*) Inventory Control: 

+ Inventory accuracy >98–99%

+ Cycle counting/Annual physical inventory/ABC classification

+ Slow-moving and obsolete inventory management

(*) Material Control: 

+ Line-side replenishment

+ Kitting/Kanban

+ Material staging

+ Shortage management

+ Production support

(*) Kitting & Production Readiness

(*) This is critical in EMS

(*) The candidate should have experience ensuring:

+ Production kits are complete before release

+ Material shortages are identified proactively

+ Correct revisions are issued

+ Right components, quantity, lot/date codes

+ On-time kit readiness (e.g., 100% kits available before production starts)

3) Warehouse Layout and Organization: 

- Optimize the warehouse layout to maximize space utilization, facilitate efficient material flow, and support lean operations.

- Establish proper storage methods, labeling systems, and inventory categorization to enable easy identification and retrieval of materials.

- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in warehouse organization and housekeeping.

4) Team Leadership and Development:

- Supervise and train warehouse staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.

- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, accountability, and a strong work ethic.

- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, provide updates, and address any warehouse-related issues.

- Capable in:

+ 20–100+ warehouse personnel

+ Supervisors and team leaders

+ Multiple shifts

+ Cross-functional coordination with:

> Planning

> Purchasing

> Production

> Quality

> Engineering

5) Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings within the warehouse operations.

- Analyze warehouse performance metrics, such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, and order fulfillment rates, and implement corrective actions as needed.

- Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in warehouse management to drive continuous improvement.

1. Education:  

- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.

2. Experience:  

- 5–10+ years in EMS or electronics manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a warehouse or materials management leadership role.

- Experience supporting:

+ SMT and PCB assembly production

+ High-mix, low-volume and/or high-volume manufacturing

+ JIT (Just-in-Time) manufacturing

+ Customer-driven production schedules

- Experience in industries like automotive electronics, industrial electronics, medical devices, or telecom manufacturing is also valuable.

- ERP Experience

- Strong hands-on experience with one or more ERP systems such as: SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics 365

- Should understand how warehouse transactions affect:

+ Inventory accuracy

+ Production orders

+ BOMs

+ Material allocations

+ Work orders

+ Lot/serial traceability

+ Cycle counting

- Not just data entry—they should know how ERP supports manufacturing execution.

3. Others: 

- Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant software tools. 

- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.

- Solid understanding of safety regulations and best practices in warehouse operations. 

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.

- Strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.