Warehouse & Distribution Specialist

Job description

Warehouse & Disitrbution Specialist Warehouse & Distribution Specialist Location: Managua Work Model: Onsite About the Role The Warehouse & Distribution Specialist is responsible for managing and optimizing warehouse and distribution operations to ensure efficient storage, inventory control, material handling, and timely delivery of products. This role supports business continuity by maintaining high service levels, operational efficiency, compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Manage receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities. Ensure proper stock rotation and storage conditions. Monitor warehouse performance and identify opportunities for productivity, capacity, and space optimization. Support operational improvement initiatives and warehouse planning. Inventory Management Maintain accurate inventory records and system transactions. Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventories.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Monitor stock levels, inventory aging, and material movement. Distribution & Transportation Coordinate outbound deliveries and order fulfillment. Collaborate with logistics providers to ensure cost-effective and reliable transportation services. Monitor transportation performance and address operational issues. Ensure compliance with shipping and transportation requirements.

Compliance & Quality Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, GDP standards, and Track & Trace processes. Support audits and maintain accurate operational documentation. Promote health, safety, and environmental compliance within warehouse operations. Stakeholder Management Partner with internal teams to align logistics activities with business needs. Develop effective relationships with third-party logistics providers, carriers, and suppliers.

Support issue resolution and service improvement initiatives. Continuous Improvement Analyze KPIs and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities. Participate in projects focused on process optimization, cost reduction, service enhancement, and inventory accuracy. Implement best practices to improve warehouse and distribution performance.

Qualifications

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

Experience

3-5 years of experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain operations. Experience working with ERP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Experience coordinating third-party logistics providers (3PLs) is preferred.

Technical Skills

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms Inventory control and reconciliation Distribution and transportation management Track & Trace compliance Advanced Microsoft Excel KPI tracking and operational reporting Diversity & Inclusion The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that provides equal opportunities and supports employee development. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.