Work Location: Senai, Johor Bahru
The Inventory Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily warehouse operations with a primary focus on inventory management. This role ensures accurate stock control, smooth goods movement, and efficient storage practices. The Supervisor will lead a team of warehouse staff, enforce safety and compliance standards, and drive operational improvements to achieve company objectives.
Key Accountabilities
1.Inventory Management:
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, storing, order processing, stocks adjustment, location management and dispatching.
- Ensure accurate inventory records through regular stock counts, cycle counts, and system updates.
- Coordinate with other departments such as operation, freight forwarding and customs to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitor inventory discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Generate and review inventory-related reports for management decision-making
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse processes and inventory control
2.WMS Super User Support & Management:
- Act as the WMS Super User (Oracle), providing expert-level support to end users, ensuring that the system is used effectively across all warehouse functions.
- Configure WMS settings to align with warehouse operational requirements and business processes.
- Train warehouse and operational staff on WMS functionalities, processes, and system updates.
- Serve as the point of contact between warehouse and WMS-related queries, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Lead WMS migration/setup projects, including planning, execution, and coordination with IT and vendors
- Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure system accuracy, data integrity, and smooth transition to new WMS
3.System Optimization and Process Improvement:
- Continuously monitor and evaluate WMS performance to identify opportunities for improvements, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Collaborate with warehouse, IT, and operations teams to identify inefficiencies and implement process enhancements.
- Recommend system changes or upgrades to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accuracy.
- Regularly audit system data to ensure inventory accuracy, compliance with operational guidelines, and to mitigate risks of errors.
4.Data Management and Reporting:
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data within the WMS, particularly inventory levels, movement tracking, and order status.
- Generate regular operational and inventory reports from WMS, providing insights to senior management on performance metrics and KPIs.
- Support the creation of customized reports and dashboards to assist management in strategic decision-making.
5.Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure all warehouse operations comply with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure adherence to operational procedures and warehouse best practices.
- Help in maintaining up-to-date system logs and documentation for audit purposes.
6.Health, Safety and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations across all operations
Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 2-3 years in a lead role.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and planning software.
- Proficiency in data management, reporting, and using WMS-related software tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Manhattan).
- Familiarity with the logistics sector in Malaysia especially in Johor including local regulations and market dynamics.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and WMS-related software
- Strong knowledge of warehouse safety protocols, inventory management, and logistics operations
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in data and processes
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About DP World
DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions.
From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.
In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.
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