Senior Warehouse Supervisor, PE

Job Title: Senior Warehouse Supervisor

City, Country: Qingyuan, Guangdong, China

We are looking for an experienced Senior Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse operations at our Qingyuan site. In this role, you will help establish and stabilize warehouse processes while ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient flow of materials and finished goods. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a growing operation, build a capable team, and contribute to continuous improvement across safety, quality, service, and operational excellence. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create a reliable and high-performing warehouse environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, picking, and shipment preparation.
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with safety, quality, chemical handling, labeling, storage, 5S, and standard operating procedure requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through system transactions, cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and timely investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Coach, develop, and support warehouse team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Support warehouse start-up readiness, process implementation, layout preparation, and operational ramp-up activities.
• Collaborate with production, planning, quality, purchasing, logistics, maintenance, and external partners to improve material flow and resolve operational challenges.

We offer

• An opportunity to contribute to the successful start-up and long-term success of warehouse operations in Qingyuan.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization that values learning, growth, and innovation.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• A culture that recognizes ownership, contribution, and practical problem-solving.
• An inclusive workplace where your ideas, experience, and perspectives are valued.

You Bring

• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or material handling operations, including experience leading teams or supervising warehouse activities.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety practices, chemical storage requirements, labeling standards, and material handling equipment operations.
• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and ERP or SAP systems.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop team capability and engagement.
• Effective planning, communication, and coordination skills across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement, and operational performance optimization.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.