Warehouse Manager – Save the Children

Warehouse Manager – Save the Children

Job Overview

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Organization: Save the Children
Location: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Industry: NGO / Supply Chain / Warehouse Operations
Job Type: Full Time

Application Closing Date: 19th May 2026

About the Organization

Save the Children is one of the world’s leading independent organizations working to improve the lives of children. Operating in over 100 countries, the organization focuses on child protection, education, health, and humanitarian assistance.

The organization is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Warehouse Manager for its PALAM/A Project operations in Nuwara Eliya.

Job Role

The Warehouse Manager will oversee daily warehouse operations and supervise a small warehouse team. The role includes receiving, storing, and dispatching food commodities while ensuring compliance with programme requirements and commodity management best practices.

The selected candidate will also coordinate transportation through third-party vendors and ensure accurate stock, loss, and commodity reporting according to donor and organizational policies.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including:
  • Receiving
  • Storing
  • Dispatching food commodities
• Ensure warehouse safety and proper food storage conditions
• Coordinate with external service providers and conduct regular inspections
• Oversee accurate stock management including:
  • Physical stock counts
  • FIFO storage practices
  • Pest control
  • Expiry monitoring
  • Data entry into warehouse systems
• Maintain accurate stock movement records and prepare reports
• Manage waybills and packing lists for outbound consignments
• Supervise warehouse staff and conduct performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Safety standards
  • Security procedures
  • Child safeguarding policies

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse and supply chain operations
• Knowledge of commodity management systems
• Strong inventory control and reporting skills
• Team supervision and coordination abilities
• Understanding of warehouse safety procedures
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects is an advantage

Salary and Benefits

• Meaningful and rewarding career opportunity
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work with an internationally recognized humanitarian organization
• Professional growth opportunities in logistics and supply chain management

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV
• Salary expectation details

Final shortlisted candidates will need to provide details of 3 non-related referees, preferably recent line managers or HR managers.