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Warehouse Assistant Manager

Johor Bahru Permanent MYR86,400 - MYR105,600 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a hands-on warehouse and logistics professional to oversee daily operations, inventory management, distribution activities, and warehouse staff within a growing organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the warehouse floor, driving operational excellence, maintaining inventory accuracy, and leading a small team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Lead end-to-end warehouse operations with strong autonomy
  • Hands-on role managing a growing healthcare & pet-care business

About Our Client

Our client is a growing organisation operating within the distribution space. With an expanding network of clinics and a diverse product portfolio, the business continues to strengthen its operational capabilities and is seeking an experienced warehouse professional to support its next phase of growth.

Job Description

  • Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth inventory flow and order fulfilment.
  • Lead and manage a small warehouse with a team of approximately 12-14 employees, including drivers and warehouse personnel.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock reconciliations, FIFO compliance, and expiry-date management.
  • Supervise receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution activities.
  • Monitor warehouse productivity and maintain a high standard of operational discipline and housekeeping.
  • Coordinate delivery schedules across multiple locations.
  • Work closely with operational leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure service levels are achieved.
  • Ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions within the warehouse management system.
  • Support stock planning and optimisation of warehouse space utilisation.
  • Oversee quality control checks before dispatch and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and logistics partners to ensure operational continuity.
  • Drive process improvements to enhance warehouse efficiency and inventory control.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Warehouse Assistant Manager should have:

  • Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience.
  • Proven experience leading warehouse teams in a hands-on operational environment.
  • Familiar with inventory management, stock control, FIFO processes, and expiry-date management.
  • Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised working style.
  • Comfortable spending significant time on the warehouse floor supervising daily activities.
  • Able to work effectively with operational teams and stakeholders across different functions.
  • Proficient in warehouse systems and inventory reporting.
  • Mandarin-speaking capability is highly preferred due to stakeholder communication requirements.
  • Possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to take ownership of warehouse operations within a growing business.
  • High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
  • Broad operational exposure across warehousing, inventory control, and distribution activities.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
  • Career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand.
  • Opportunity to contribute to operational improvement initiatives and process optimisation.



If you're ready to take on this role as a Warehouse Assistant Manager in the retail industry in Johor Bahru, apply.

Contact
Brandon Hein
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094958
Phone number
+603 2302 4041

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Warehouse Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Johor Bahru
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brandon Hein
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4041
Job Reference
JN-092026-7094958

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