Assistant Stores Manager

Job description

Your Role: Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch, with a hands-on approach to warehouse activities. • Ensure timely and accurate preparation and fulfillment of customer orders. • Optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, and storage capacity to improve operational efficiency. • Monitor warehouse productivity and implement continuous process improvement initiatives. • Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and annual stock-taking exercises. • Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, health and safety regulations, and follow up on internal audit corrective actions. • Coordinate effectively with cross-functional departments including Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, and Finance. • Analyze warehouse performance data and develop KPI dashboards to support operational decision-making. • Leverage Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and digital technologies to enhance inventory visibility and workflow efficiency. • Support the implementation and adoption of AI-driven and automation solutions for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, warehouse analytics, and process improvement. • Identify opportunities to utilize data analytics, AI tools, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, resource planning, and customer service levels. • Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff to foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and digital transformation. To succeed in this role: • Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or operations management, preferably in a contract logistics environment. • Proven experience in team leadership, process improvement, and operational excellence projects. • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and contract logistics. • Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and Business Intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI). • Knowledge of AI applications, automation technologies, and data analytics in supply chain or warehouse operations is highly preferred. • Ability to interpret operational data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions to improve performance. • Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives, warehouse automation, barcode/RFID systems, and inventory tracking technologies. • Good command of Cantonese and English, both written and spoken. • Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. • Experience in ISO certification, internal audits, compliance management, and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred. • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence frameworks will be an advantage.