lfa Pastry, with a 72-year history, was founded by Athanasios Koukoutaris in Kozani and has grown into an international company with a presence in over 35 countries.
Our greatest strength is our people — a team of more than 600 members who share the same vision and contribute daily to our success!
Our Principles & Values as alfa pastry people
At alfa Pastry, the way we work and interact is guided by our core principles and values, shaping a culture where integrity, collaboration, and innovation thrive.
Our Principles:
- Respect & Ethics toward everyone
- Transparency & Honesty
- Integrity
Our Values:
- We listen, understand, and collaborate
- We think ahead and act dynamically
- We put people first
- We have a passion for innovation and growth
We are looking for a Warehouse Manager
Your day to day will include:
- Plan and manage the operations of the Central Distribution Center, peripheral warehouses, and 3PL partners, ensuring smooth coordination across all locations.
- Supervise, train, and lead warehouse teams, including order pickers and forklift operators, to achieve daily operational goals.
- Monitor stock levels, product quality, and inventory accuracy, ensuring on-time order fulfillment and optimal stock availability.
- Optimize order processing cycles to ensure best-in-class customer service and cost efficiency.
- Implement and enhance picking procedures (pallet, box, and ideally piece picking).
- Utilize and manage WMS, RF scanners, barcoding systems, and ERP tools.
- Ensure effective inventory management of food products, emphasizing expiration dates and return processes.
- Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement areas, and implement corrective actions to boost productivity.
- Oversee inbound, storage, picking, labeling, control, and loading operations.
- Conduct and monitor stocktaking, equipment maintenance, and compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Manage and participate in warehouse improvement projects, new distribution center setup, or expansion activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Develop and manage fixed asset processes (storage, maintenance, distribution, and internal movement).
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing operational costs and increasing process effectiveness.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or Economics.
- Master’s degree in a related field will be considered a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Supervisor, preferably in FMCG and ideally in frozen food.
- Proven experience managing in-house warehouse teams.
- Hands-on experience with RF scanners and WMS systems.
- Excellent command of MS Excel; Power BI knowledge will be considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of order-picking processes (box-level and ideally piece-picking).
- Experience with food inventory management and returns handling.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
What do we offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Private health insurance plan
- Access to educational material through our corporate platform and on-the-job training
Join a team where passion meets tradition and innovation.
Send us your CV and become part of the alfa story — because it’s our people who make the difference.