Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective management of all warehouse activities, including inventory management, order fulfilment. The role requires a strong leader with excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to optimize warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities:
•    Warehouse Operations Management:
o    Oversee and manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
o    Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving, handling, storing, and dispatching automotive spare parts.
o    Monitor and manage warehouse layout and space utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
o    Ensure timely and accurate processing of orders, from receipt to dispatch.
o    Coordinate with various stakeholder & ensure alignment of warehouse activities with business needs.

•    Inventory Control:
o    Implement and maintain robust inventory management systems to track stock levels, turnover rates, and order accuracy.
o    Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure data accuracy.
o    Identify and manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory to optimize stock levels.
•    People Management:
o    Lead, train, and develop a team of warehouse onrole & offrole staff
o    Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide feedback and coaching.
o    Ensure adherence to safety protocols and compliance with company policies.

•    Health and Safety:
o    Ensure that all warehouse operations comply with health and safety regulations.
o    Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
o    Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement among warehouse staff.

•    Technology and Systems:
o    Oversee the implementation and utilization of warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant technology.
o    Operating knowledge of various automation eg- Conveyors (WCS), sorters etc 
o    Analyze warehouse performance metrics 

Education Qualification

BE/Btech/MBA 

General Experience

•    Minimum 10 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in the automotive spare parts sector.
•    Proven track record of managing large-scale warehouses (minimum 5 lakh sq. ft.).
•    Strong understanding of inventory management systems, WMS, and logistics.
•    Excellent leadership and team management skills.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•    Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to warehouse operations.
•    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Critical Experience

Key Competencies:
•    Leadership and People Management
•    Inventory and Warehouse Management
•    Lean Management, TPM
•    Health and Safety Compliance
•    Problem Solving and Decision Making
•    Communication and Interpersonal Skills
•    Value engineering & Value analysis

Systems/ SAP knowledge:
MS Office & Hands on experience with SAP/SAP-EWM

Any Additional Knowledge:
AI, Automation, Access, PowerBi