Key Responsibility
1. Warehouse & Operations Management
- Oversee all inbound and outbound warehouse activities (receiving, storage, picking, dispatch).
- Ensure all orders are processed accurately and within agreed SLA.
- Monitor daily operations and resolve issues proactively; escalate critical issues in a timely manner.
- Improve direct delivery performance from DC to customers.
2. Inventory & Stock Control
- Ensure accurate inventory management (SKU, batch, location, quantity).
- Conduct cycle counts and ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Minimize stock losses, damages, and expiry.
- Maintain proper documentation for all stock movements.
3. Cost Control & Efficiency
- Monitor warehouse utilization and optimize space usage.
- Reduce reliance on external warehouses and control storage costs.
- Improve productivity through process optimization and better resource utilization
4. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to Arla safety standards and local regulations.
- Conduct regular safety checks and ensure compliance with SOPs.
- Lead accident prevention initiatives and ensure proper incident reporting.
- Promote a strong safety culture across the team.
5. Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure all operations comply with quality and food safety requirements.
- Maintain hygiene standards in warehouse operations.
- Handle damaged/defective goods and claims effectively.
6. Systems & Data Management
- Ensure accuracy of master data and system transactions (SAP/SFA).
- Coordinate with IT for system issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Use data and KPIs to drive performance improvements.
7. Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate with: Supply Planning , Sales & Fleet , Transport & Replenishment teams
- Ensure smooth flow of goods across the value chain.
- Maintain high customer service levels through timely deliveries.
8. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse teams.
- Ensure proper manpower planning and productivity tracking.
- Build capability and ensure engagement with training (Cornerstone, safety, etc.)
9. KPI & Performance Management
- Monitor and report key KPIs:
- Inventory accuracy
- Order fulfillment rate
- Delivery accuracy
- Warehouse productivity
- In Market Logistics Cost
- Take corrective actions where targets are not met.
10. Continuous Improvement & Digitalization
- Identify process gaps and implement improvement initiatives.
- Support digital tools and automation to improve efficiency.
- Drive sustainability initiatives (energy, waste reduction).
- Embraces Arla’s sustainability journey / practices within own area.
- As an Arla Ambassador, provide a positive customer experience by being approachable, professional, and knowledgeable about Arla’s products and values, creating a strong bond of trust with customers.
- Embraces digital transformation mindset, working with data to drive decision making.
Educational background/Experience
- Skilled education within logistics, Warehousing or equivalent.
- +2 years of experience with handling of goods, preferably food products.
- Organizational skills
- Have basic understanding about Logistic units. Coordinate with relevant functions to keep timely maintenance of material handling equipment’s
- General Competencies : English and IT skills on a high level
- MS Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook)
- Power BI, & AI.
- SAP Applications (EWM, ERP, BW, RFUI)
- SFA