Job Description
Senior Executive – Warehouse Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage, dispatching, and inventory management.
- Monitor and ensure proper documentation of goods received and dispatched.
- Maintain optimal stock levels and conduct regular stock takes and cycle counts.
- Supervise a team of warehouse staff, assign duties, and ensure adherence to SOPs.
- Implement inventory methods such as FIFO, LIFO and others, depending on product type.
- Coordinate with procurement and sales departments for demand planning and dispatch planning.
- Ensure proper stacking, labeling, and categorisation of goods.
- Monitor the use of warehouse equipment such as forklifts and ensure regular maintenance.
- Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained across the warehouse.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency.
- Generate and present daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse performance reports.
- Handle internal and external audits related to warehouse operations.
- Manage warehouse security and implement loss prevention practices.
Personal Profile & Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in warehouse/logistics operations, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setup.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and MS Office applications.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and safety regulations is an advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Candidates located near Ja-Ela & Ekala areas are preferable.
If you wish to apply for the above post, please forward your CV to us within 7 days of this advertisement.
Email: [email protected]
Human Resources Department
Brown & Company PLC
34, Sir Mohamed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo - 03
Tel: 0112 663 000