As a Warehouse Manager, you will need to master following:

• ensure efficient utilisation of warehouse space
• ensure stock storage safety
• exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues
• goods transported from warehouse facilities
• maintain physical condition of warehouse
• maintain warehouse database
• manage dispatch software systems
• manage inventory
• manage third-party logistics providers
• meet productivity targets
• monitor security procedures in warehouse operations
• monitor storage space
• oversee freight-related financial documentation
• oversee warehouse value-added activities
• plan future capacity requirements
• plan the dispatching of products
• plan the stocking of products
• project management
• provide staff training in warehouse management
• safety regulations for warehouses
• warehouse operations
• warehousing regulations
• work in a logistics team

More generally, a warehouse manager is also versed in:

• apply safety management
• build business relationships
• coach employees
• comprehend financial business terminology
• create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
• create solutions to problems
• give instructions to staff
• identify software for warehouse management
• improve business processes
• maintain financial records
• maintain stock control systems
• manage staff
• manage warehouse operations
• manage warehouse organisation
• perform cost accounting activities
• schedule shifts
• train employees
• use a warehouse management system
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• carry out storage risk management
• ensure safety conditions in storage rooms
• act reliably
• analyse work-related written reports
• fire-fighting systems
• have computer literacy
• maintain updated professional knowledge
• manage budgets
• perform services in a flexible manner
• present reports
• show confidence
• statistics
• supervise the work of staff on different shifts
• use spreadsheets software