Leaf & External Warehouse Manager

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Leaf & External Warehouse Manager

You will be responsible for Leaf and External WH operations, including solid inventory management at both factory premises and all external WHs, ensuring inventory safety and accuracy; proper, safe and compliant materials storage, receipt and shipments; material movements reporting in SAP and MOM (warehouse management software) and 100% stock reconciliation; timely Local and Import Leaf/Semi Finished Goods receipts;  Export Semi Finished Goods shipment arrangement to export market customers; timely and accurate Component supply to production, Semi Finished Goods receipt from production. You will be expected to lead and develop Leaf WH team of 25 employees, also developing External warehouses operations, including Contract and budget management and service level improvement.

The position will be based in Izmir and report to Warehouse Manager.

Position:

As the Leaf & External Warehouse Manager, you will:

• Run Leaf & External WH operations effectively and safely;
  • Ensuring timely and accurate process of goods unloading, receipt, picking, shipment (in accordance with FEFO principle), storage, effective allocation at WH premises (both bonded and non-bonded areas), reporting goods inventory and movement in SAP, MOM and other JTI reporting systems
  • Ensuring above processes' to be compliant with JTI's Policies and Procedures, as well as with local legislation
  • Providing required documents, reports and studies to other internal departments as well as to external stakeholders
  • Controlling inventory levels, ensuring sufficient WH capacity is available for storage
  • Preparing and supporting stock counts at Leaf & External WH, ensuring 100% inventory reconciliation with SAP and MOM

• Ensure WH operations safety in accordance with JTI safety rules and procedures
• Prepare and report financial plans/updates for Leaf & External WH budget, focusing on cost adherence and optimization opportunities
• Ensure timely and safe Leaf component supply to Production, avoiding any production stoppages due to missing materials
• Play leading role in future IWS implementation in WH area

Requirements:

• University degree in Logistics, BA or Engineering
• At least 3 years of people management experience in Warehousing area, preferably in FMCG and min 5 years of total Supply chain related experience.
• Excellent English and Turkish
• Expert knowledge of SAP and Excel; Deep knowledge of WH operations, including policies and procedures for materials receipts, movements and shipments, rules for safe and optimal materials storage and handling, WH contracts management and handling equipment operations
• Presentation skills, proactive, analytical and problem-solving mindset, team spirit. Proven communication and people management skills
• Attention to details, advanced time and project management skills

What to expect:

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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