Lead Warehouse Specialist

GE Vernova · Gebze

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of warehouse operations, ensuring seamless material flow, high inventory accuracy, and storage optimization. Beyond operational stability, the ideal candidate will lead the digital transformation of our warehouse processes. You will be expected to coordinate lean methodologies, digitalization, AI integration, and automation initiatives to drive operational excellence, safety, and quality in warehouse and material movement processes. As a proactive leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely supply of materials to production lines and customers, while continuously improving our internal systems through technology-driven solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) regulations and company safety policies
Coaching the warehouse staff and provide guidance, training, and performance support
Develop and implement warehouse procedures, work instructions, and best practices
Manage non-conforming materials, quarantine areas, and material traceability requirements
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for material shortages, stock discrepancies, and operational issues
Attend Daily meetings that is a part of QCDM management system and represent warehouse team
Ensure timely and accurate material availability to support production and dispatch schedules
Manage warehouse layout, storage systems, and space utilization for optimal efficiency and safety
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse productivity, lead time reduction, and process standardization
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for inbound and outbound logistics coordination
Monitor inventory levels and ensure high inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and stock reconciliation processes
Make Gemba tours in responsibility to catch the abnormalities and take necessary actions
Attend projects, loss analysis, saving activities, lean manufacturing, kaizen events etc. and take active responsibility for the related subjects
Support ERP/WMS transactions and ensure accurate system records for all warehouse activities
Track and report warehouse KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time material delivery, space utilization, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for inbound logistics, and provide operational support to the logistics team for outbound coordination to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related discipline from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, materials management, or logistics in manufacturing environment
Experience with digital transformation, AI, or automation in warehouse and inventory management
Familiarity with SAP or any warehouse management ERP systems
Good understanding of health, safety, and quality standards in an industrial environment
Ability to work cross-functionally with production, planning, procurement, project management and logistics teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Strong oral and written language skills in English
Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli

Desired Characteristics

Ability to work independently
Highly motivated to lead change and drive digital agility; enthusiastic about integrating AI and automation into daily material management processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders
Solid organizational and time management abilities; capable of handling multiple priorities
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results under pressure
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive collaboration across teams
Customer-oriented approach with a strong focus on quality and service excellence
Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and maintain a proactive, solution-driven attitude

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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