Warehouse Manager - PPU

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Define and implement the warehousing and inventory management strategy in alignment with plant production plans and corporate supply chain objectives.

• Set inventory policies (min/max levels, safety stock, reorder points) for PP resin, additives, catalysts, packaging, and critical spares to balance service level against working capital.

• Own the annual warehouse operating and capital expenditure budgets; monitor spend and drive cost-efficiency initiatives.

• Oversee inventory valuation, slow-moving/obsolete stock management, and periodic write-off/disposal processes in coordination with Finance.

• Lead root-cause investigations into significant inventory variances, shortages, or dispatch failures and implement systemic corrective actions.

Operations & Logistics Leadership

• Direct end-to-end warehouse operations: receiving, storage, palletizing/bagging, silo management, picking, and dispatch of PP product and materials.

• Ensure dispatch and loading operations (truck, rail, bulk) meet customer commitments and internal SLAs, minimizing turnaround time and demurrage costs.

• Optimize warehouse layout, storage infrastructure, and material flow to maximize throughput and space utilization.

• Manage relationships and performance of third-party logistics providers, transporters, and contract warehousing partners where applicable.

• Drive automation and digitalization initiatives (WMS enhancements, barcode/RFID, automated storage/retrieval) to improve efficiency and accuracy.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Warehouse Lead(s) and broader warehouse team, building bench strength and succession coverage for critical roles.

• Set performance objectives, conduct appraisals, and manage workforce planning (staffing levels, shift structures, contractor use) across the warehouse function.

• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture with clear accountability and continuous improvement mindset.

• Ensure adequate training and competency development for warehouse personnel on SAP, equipment operation, and HSE procedures.

HSE, Risk & Regulatory Compliance

• Own overall HSE and process safety performance for warehouse, yard, and logistics operations, in line with refinery HSE management systems.

• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials storage regulations, permit-to-work systems, fire/explosion prevention standards, and environmental requirements.

• Lead or oversee investigation of significant incidents, near-misses, and audit findings; ensure timely closure of corrective/preventive actions.

• Ensure business continuity and emergency response readiness for warehouse operations, including contingency planning for supply disruptions.

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key interface between warehousing/logistics and Production, Procurement, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Commercial/Sales teams.

• Align warehousing capacity and service levels with production schedules, sales/demand forecasts, and supplier delivery plans.

• Report warehouse performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to plant leadership and corporate supply chain stakeholders.

• Support customer-facing logistics requirements (delivery reliability, documentation, certificates of analysis) in coordination with Commercial teams.

• Champion continuous improvement, benchmarking, and best-practice adoption across the warehousing and logistics function.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial/Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.

• Professional certification in Supply Chain/Logistics/Inventory Management (e.g., APICS/CPIM, CSCP, CILT, Six Sigma) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in warehousing, materials management, or supply chain operations, with significant exposure to petrochemical, polymer, or heavy industrial/refinery environments.

• At least 5 years in a managerial role leading multi-shift warehouse or logistics teams, including budget and P&L accountability.

• Proven experience managing bulk polymer/resin (PP, PE, or similar) storage, bagging/packaging operations, and finished-product dispatch logistics.

• Track record of leading process improvement, automation, or digitalization initiatives within a warehouse/logistics environment.

• Strong working knowledge of HSE and process safety management within a refinery or petrochemical operating context.

• Advanced, hands-on experience with SAP MM/WM/EWM or equivalent enterprise ERP/WMS platforms, including data governance and system integration.