Warehouse Manager

As Cobantur Logistics, with 48 years of experience in the logistics sector, we provide global and integrated logistics services through our offices in Turkey, Spain, Italy, Germany and Romania. With a fleet of over 1,000 owned vehicles and equipment, a professional leadership team, more than 500 experienced employees, over 50,000 annual shipments, 50,000+ square meters of storage space, strategically located offices, and strong business partners, we make a difference. We consistently deliver innovative services in road freight, intermodal, air freight, sea freight, project logistics, domestic transportation, minivan, rail transport, and ADR-compliant transportation and warehousing. From the largest shipments to the smallest, we operate with the same level of care and dedication. Since our establishment, we have been a people-oriented organization. Just as logistics simplifies life, we strive to make life easier for all our colleagues and create a passionate work environment where they can showcase their talents to the fullest. In our recruitment processes, whether for field or office roles, we do not prioritize or discriminate based on gender. For us, the only priority is the candidate's capacity and ability to perform the job. If you would like to be part of this team that we are proud of, feel free to apply to our job posting. About the Position As part of the dynamic Çobantur Logistics team, we are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Warehouse Manager who will contribute to our logistics vision and work with us to establish, develop and expand our warehouse and contract logistics operations in Italy.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate daily bonded warehouse operations in compliance with applicable customs regulations, legal requirements, and company procedures.
• Manage overall warehouse operations, including inbound, storage, inventory management, order processing, outbound and value-added services.
• Ensure that inbound and outbound warehouse transactions are accurately processed and fully aligned with the relevant documentation.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and develop warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, handling and integrated logistics solutions.
• Develop and execute business development strategies, identify new market opportunities and acquire customers across manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, import/export and other relevant industries.
• Supervise the warehouse team, allocate daily tasks, monitor employee performance, and ensure operational continuity.
• Ensure that all team members comply with Health & Safety requirements and support the maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Monitor stock accuracy, coordinate physical inventory counts, and ensure consistency between physical stock, system records, and relevant customs records.
• Follow up on shortages, excesses, damaged goods, stock discrepancies, and goods requiring disposal, ensuring that relevant processes are completed.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Support supplier coordination and review operational services and invoices in line with agreed terms.
• Follow updates in customs regulations and ensure that all necessary operational requirements are implemented accordingly.
• Prepare regular reports on warehouse operations, stock, performance, and operational issues and present them to relevant management.
• Identify operational risks and issues and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and service quality. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in bonded warehouse, logistics, customs, or related operations, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge of bonded warehouse operations, inventory management, and customs processes.
• Experience in coordinating teams and daily operational activities.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements in warehouse operations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with customs brokers, carriers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Solution
- and results-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of operational processes.
• Good command of both English and Italian; Turkish is a plus.
• Must be based in Italy.
• Valid driver’s license.