Lead Warehouse Specialist

About the role

This role coordinates warehouse operations end to end, ensuring smooth material flow, high inventory accuracy and storage optimisation. It also leads the digital transformation of warehouse processes, including lean methodologies, digitalisation, AI integration and automation, so that materials reach production lines and customers on time. The position is based in Istanbul or Kocaeli.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and company safety policies
• Coach warehouse staff and provide training and performance support
• Develop and implement procedures, work instructions and best practices
• Manage non-conforming materials, quarantine areas and material traceability
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for shortages and stock discrepancies
• Take part in daily QCDM meetings representing the warehouse team
• Keep production and dispatch schedules supported by timely, accurate material availability
• Manage warehouse layout, storage systems and space use, and drive continuous improvement on productivity, lead time and standardisation
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor inventory through cycle counts, audits and stock reconciliation
• Support ERP/WMS transactions and track/report KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time delivery and space utilisation
• Carry out Gemba tours, join lean, kaizen and loss analysis projects, and attend loss-saving activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, materials management or logistics in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with digital transformation, AI or automation in warehouse and inventory management
• Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli
• English spoken and written

Required skills

• Familiarity with SAP or other warehouse management ERPs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Understanding of health, safety and quality standards in industry