Warehouse Manager
2026-01-06T16:16:37+00:00
Career Directions Limited (CDL)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse
2026-01-20T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Summary:
The Warehouse Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of our warehouse facility, managing inventory, receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, and a team of warehouse staff. The ideal candidate has experience in retail or DTC (direct-to-consumer) logistics, is highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Warehouse Operations Management:
- Oversee and manage all warehouse operations related to receiving, storing, and shipping of athleisure products.
- Ensure that all stock is stored properly to prevent damage, in accordance with company standards and industry’s best practices.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage the scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating with the transportation and logistics teams.
2. Inventory Control and Management:
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, ensuring the timely stock updates, product rotations, and inventory reconciliation.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss and overstock, utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and ensure that physical inventory matches system records.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to resolve any inventory discrepancies.
3. Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring all employees are following company procedures and safety standards.
- Set performance goals for the warehouse team and provide feedback on performance.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.
- Manage shifts and ensure adequate staffing to handle peak periods and workload demands.
4. Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure the warehouse complies with all health and safety regulations, as well as company policies.
- Regularly conduct safety training and implement safety initiatives to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for all staff.
5. Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and improve warehouse processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve order accuracy.
- Implement best practices in warehouse layout and storage to optimize space and workflow.
- Identify and address areas for improvement in inventory handling and shipment processing.
6. Reporting & Documentation:
- Generate and analyze regular reports on inventory levels, shipping performance, and warehouse operations.
- Keep detailed records of all inbound and outbound shipments and any discrepancies.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on warehouse performance, key issues, and areas of concern.
Requirements
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory tracking software.
- Solid understanding of safety protocols and regulations in warehouse environments.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred). Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain management in the retail or athleisure industry.
- Experience with athleisure or apparel warehousing is highly desirable.
- Oversee and manage all warehouse operations related to receiving, storing, and shipping of athleisure products.
- Ensure that all stock is stored properly to prevent damage, in accordance with company standards and industry’s best practices.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage the scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating with the transportation and logistics teams.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, ensuring the timely stock updates, product rotations, and inventory reconciliation.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss and overstock, utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and ensure that physical inventory matches system records.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to resolve any inventory discrepancies.
- Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring all employees are following company procedures and safety standards.
- Set performance goals for the warehouse team and provide feedback on performance.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.
- Manage shifts and ensure adequate staffing to handle peak periods and workload demands.
- Ensure the warehouse complies with all health and safety regulations, as well as company policies.
- Regularly conduct safety training and implement safety initiatives to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for all staff.
- Continuously evaluate and improve warehouse processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve order accuracy.
- Implement best practices in warehouse layout and storage to optimize space and workflow.
- Identify and address areas for improvement in inventory handling and shipment processing.
- Generate and analyze regular reports on inventory levels, shipping performance, and warehouse operations.
- Keep detailed records of all inbound and outbound shipments and any discrepancies.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on warehouse performance, key issues, and areas of concern.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory tracking software.
- Solid understanding of safety protocols and regulations in warehouse environments.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred). Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain management in the retail or athleisure industry.
- Experience with athleisure or apparel warehousing is highly desirable.
JOB-695d3565d11d0
Vacancy title:
Warehouse Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Management, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse]
Jobs at:
Career Directions Limited (CDL)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 20 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of our warehouse facility, managing inventory, receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, and a team of warehouse staff. The ideal candidate has experience in retail or DTC (direct-to-consumer) logistics, is highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Warehouse Operations Management:
- Oversee and manage all warehouse operations related to receiving, storing, and shipping of athleisure products.
- Ensure that all stock is stored properly to prevent damage, in accordance with company standards and industry’s best practices.
- Supervise the loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage the scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments, coordinating with the transportation and logistics teams.
2. Inventory Control and Management:
- Maintain accurate records of inventory, ensuring the timely stock updates, product rotations, and inventory reconciliation.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss and overstock, utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS) and tracking tools.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and ensure that physical inventory matches system records.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to resolve any inventory discrepancies.
3. Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff, ensuring all employees are following company procedures and safety standards.
- Set performance goals for the warehouse team and provide feedback on performance.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, accountability, and effective communication.
- Manage shifts and ensure adequate staffing to handle peak periods and workload demands.
4. Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure the warehouse complies with all health and safety regulations, as well as company policies.
- Regularly conduct safety training and implement safety initiatives to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Monitor the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, ensuring a safe and hazard-free environment for all staff.
5. Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and improve warehouse processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve order accuracy.
- Implement best practices in warehouse layout and storage to optimize space and workflow.
- Identify and address areas for improvement in inventory handling and shipment processing.
6. Reporting & Documentation:
- Generate and analyze regular reports on inventory levels, shipping performance, and warehouse operations.
- Keep detailed records of all inbound and outbound shipments and any discrepancies.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on warehouse performance, key issues, and areas of concern.
Requirements
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficient in warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and inventory tracking software.
- Solid understanding of safety protocols and regulations in warehouse environments.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred). Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, or supply chain management in the retail or athleisure industry.
- Experience with athleisure or apparel warehousing is highly desirable.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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