Sr. Manager - Warehouse

Job Req ID: 30640

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are amongst the fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer many new positions to the technology community.  We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us to drive accelerated growth and technology-led innovation in the global marketplace.

Job Summary:

Supermicro is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Manager for our warehouses and distribution centers in the Netherlands. You will direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations and ensuring the processes are running smoothly and promptly. This is a key role and will set employee standards, evaluate employee behavior, and ensure that all warehouse procedures are followed consistently. If you have a passion for warehousing and distribution, then Supermicro wants you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Process Optimization

• Strategic Execution: Develop and execute long-term warehouse and logistics strategies to support business growth.
• Space Utilization: Maximize warehouse space utilization through strategic slotting, layout planning, and workflow design.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage warehouse supervisors and front-line operational staff.
• Performance Evaluation: Establish clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Training Programs: Design and oversee training programs to enhance team skills, multi-skilling, and operational efficiency.

Digital Transformation & System Management

• Systems Optimization: Oversee and optimize the usage of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Performance Management & Data Analytics

• KPI Tracking: Track, analyze, and report on core warehouse KPIs, including but not limited to: Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA), On-Time Delivery (OTTD), picking efficiency per square meter, and warehousing cost ratio.
• Continuous Improvement: Leverage data insights to identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective action plans.

Inventory Control & Facility Safety

• Stock Management: Monitor inventory turnover rates and actively manage slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Inventory Accuracy: Conduct regular and annual cycle counts to ensure absolute data alignment between physical stock and system records.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce 5S methodology and strict workplace safety standards in compliance with local labor and fire safety regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Vendor Management

• Supply Chain Integration: Collaborate closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure seamless supply chain integration.
• 3PL & Vendor Management: Manage relationships and negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers and freight forwarders as needed.

Quality Control & Compliance (Strengthened)

• SOP Ownership: Establish, review, and strictly enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent quality across all inbound, stowing, picking, and outbound processes.
• Defect & Damage Prevention: Implement rigorous inspection protocols for incoming goods and outgoing shipments to eliminate damage, defective products, and picking/packing errors.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead investigations into quality failures, customer complaints, or shipping discrepancies, and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Compliance Audits: Ensure full compliance with industry-specific quality regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, or local health authorities) and lead internal/external warehouse quality audits.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or above, with a preference for majors in logistics management, supply chain management, industrial  quality, or business administration.
• Work Experience: Over 10 years of experience in warehousing and logistics, including at least 3-5 years as a manager in a large warehouse or multi-warehouse management role.
• Language requirements: English and Dutch; Mandarin is a plus.
• Professional Certifications / Experience : Deep understanding of ISO systems, or Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certifications.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.