Warehouse Manager - Bulgaria

Responsible for overseeing and managing the efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of a wide range of items (F&B, FMCG, related items). Also, responsible for ensuring that the Warehouses are  maintained in a safe, clean and organized manner as Euroland Supermarket’s predefined standards, policies and procedures.

₋        Develop strategic objectives and KPIs for the Warehouses in line with Euroland’s strategic goals and ensure that the Warehouse employees are working towards the achievement of these objectives.

₋        Review the operating results of the Warehouse and follow-up to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct insufficient results.

₋        Develop the Warehouse budget and maintain approved budget to ensure all Warehouse activities are within the assigned budget by setting the required targets and responsibilities

₋        Develop and ensure the implementation of the Warehouse’s established policies and procedures and comply with Euroland Supermarket’s other policies.

₋        Administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for all violations of Euroland’s policies, rules and procedures in coordination with the Direct Manager.

₋        Plan, manage and execute all warehouse related activities in line with Euroland’s predefined standards.

₋        Develop proper inventory planning techniques and maintain updated physical inventory records.

₋        Co-ordinate with the concerned departments to set the minimum and maximum levels for their products and spare parts inventory as well as the replenishment of stocks.

₋        Manage stock control including the self-assured receipt, storage, retrieval and timely delivery of goods, shipment loading & transferring, document recording and data entry into system.

₋        Ensure that the warehouse’s health and safety requirements are met and required security levels are attained at all times.

₋        Plan budget by providing forecasted requirements (e.g. identifying increases in supply based on increasing demand from Operations Department, or pursuit of warehousing developmental projects).

₋        Manage the negotiation of complex requests for material control, storage of equipment, or supplies in coordination with the concerned Department Managers.

₋        Manage the organizing process of the warehouse to ensure tidiness and accuracy in order to allocate items efficiently.

₋        Ensure that all items are stored in appropriate locations (e.g. meeting required temperatures and environmental conditions in order to prevent any possible damage.

₋        Facilitate the external auditors’ operations by fulfilling their requirements.

₋        Perform ad-hoc and other duties related to the job as assigned by the Direct Manager

₋        Investigate, manage inputs and recommend action to be taken when there are weaknesses in internal controls or compliance issue with set policies and procedures

₋        Identify manpower requirements and Coordinate with the Human Resources Department on all recruiting activities.

₋        Conduct annual employee performance appraisals of the Warehouses’ employees.

₋        Identify the needs of the Warehouses’ employees to ensure all relevant experience and knowledge is transferred to employees to ensure a highly skilled and high-performance workforce.

₋        Instruct and lead Warehouses’ employees through their daily activities and assist in their development of technical skills.

₋        Provide Warehouses’ employees with feedback on their performance to enable staff development

₋        Prepare and submit periodic reports to direct management pertaining to Warehouses activities and any issues that may arise.

₋        Prepare reports related to items that are slow moving, not being used or expired in order to authorize appropriate action.

₋        Bachelor in Business Management/ Supply Chain Management or a related field.

₋        Master’s in Business Management/ Supply Chain Management would be an advantage.

₋        Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the same field.