Warehouse Lead

About the role

The Warehouse Lead in Paramaribo directs all activities and related functions of the warehouse operation and takes part in the planning and budgeting of the warehouse. The role may also assist the warehouse operations leadership with layout planning, document files and reports, and may oversee training for the warehouse team.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the warehouse is organized according to company standards and implement 5S initiatives, monitoring their sustainability
• Assign tasks to warehouse employees and provide on-the-job training on warehouse operations, processes and SAP transaction processing
• Take part in inventory planning with PSLs and demand planners so that stock levels match business activity
• Run regular reports to check master data accuracy and follow up on corrective actions and additional training where needed
• Produce inventory and materials reports for P&M management and PSLs, and prepare documentation supporting business transactions
• Implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives for materials management

Required profile

• High school diploma required; a two-year degree preferred
• Five years of related warehouse or operations experience, or a two-year degree plus three years
• Experience in an operations environment, including handheld scanners
• Interaction with customers and vendors required

Required skills

• Strong computer skills
• Analytical ability
• SAP transaction processing