Warehouse Supervisor

About the Role

Arvin International Marketing Inc. is looking for a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee and coordinate day-to-day warehouse, inventory, and distribution activities. The role will ensure the proper receiving, storage, handling, and dispatch of salt, rice, chemicals, and other imported and locally sourced products , while supporting port, vessel, and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, unloading, storage, picking, loading, and dispatch .

• Ensure proper handling, storage, segregation, labeling, and documentation of salt, rice, chemicals, and other products.

• Monitor inventory movements and maintain accurate stock records through SAP WMS and other warehouse systems.

• Conduct and supervise cycle counts, physical inventory counts, stock reconciliation, and investigation of inventory variances .

• Ensure proper implementation of FIFO/FEFO, batch/lot tracking, and product traceability where applicable.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries, including trucking schedules, loading activities, cargo transfers, and dispatch .

• Assist in coordinating with vessel agents, port/terminal operators, stevedores, surveyors, trucking companies, and freight forwarders during cargo discharge and receiving activities.

• Monitor vessel/cargo schedules and ensure timely transfer of goods from port to warehouse or designated storage areas.

• Ensure proper documentation and quantity reconciliation of cargo received from vessels, ports, suppliers, and other receiving points.

• Supervise warehouse personnel, including work assignments, scheduling, attendance, training, and performance monitoring .

• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety, chemical handling, environmental, fire safety, and warehouse regulations .

• Monitor warehouse housekeeping, equipment condition, storage capacity, and workplace safety.

• Identify operational issues and recommend improvements to increase productivity, inventory accuracy, space utilization, and efficiency .

• Prepare and submit reports on inventory, receiving, dispatch, stock variances, warehouse activities, and other operational KPIs .

• Coordinate with Importation, Purchasing, Sales, Finance, Accounting, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth product movement and timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management , or a related field.

• At least 3–5 years of relevant warehouse experience , with supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience in importation, trading, manufacturing, distribution, commodities, chemicals, food, or logistics is an advantage.

• Experience handling salt, rice, chemicals, or other bulk/bagged commodities is highly preferred.

• Experience in port, vessel discharge, cargo handling, or import logistics operations is an advantage.

• SAP WMS experience is required.

• Good knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, storage, material handling, and distribution .

• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO, stock reconciliation, batch/lot tracking, and inventory documentation .

• Good leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and warehouse/logistics systems .

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays, when required by vessel schedules and operational activities.