Assistant Warehouse Manager (Construction / Building Materials)

Our client is an established Singapore-based company specialising in the supply and distribution of building and construction materials. The company serves a diverse portfolio of customers, including main contractors, subcontractors and government agencies, supporting various building and infrastructure projects across Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, inventory management and issuance of building materials.

• Lead and manage a team of 4 Supervisors overseeing different material departments, ensuring operational efficiency and accountability.

• Monitor inventory accuracy and investigate stock discrepancies, operational irregularities and process gaps, implementing corrective and preventive actions.

• Develop, review and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardise warehouse processes and improve operational controls.

• Establish proper inventory management procedures, stock movement controls and documentation practices to minimise errors and losses.

• Conduct regular stock audits, cycle counts and physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy of warehouse records.

• Optimise warehouse space utilisation, storage arrangements and material handling processes.

• Ensure proper handling, storage and organisation of different building materials in accordance with safety and operational requirements.

• Monitor the performance of warehouse supervisors and ensure adherence to established SOPs and operational standards.

• Identify inefficiencies in existing warehouse processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and relevant WSH requirements.

• Conduct regular warehouse inspections and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a safe working environment.

• Prepare and present warehouse operational reports, highlighting inventory discrepancies, performance issues and improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Diploma or relevant qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant warehouse management experience, preferably within the building materials, construction supplies or distribution industry.

• Proven experience managing warehouse operations and leading a team of supervisors.

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock reconciliation, warehouse controls and material handling.