Senior Manager - WH Ops

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Summary

The role holder will be responsible for driving efficient, safe, and high-performing warehouse operations, including inventory management and order fulfilment. The position requires a strong leader with proven expertise in managing large-scale warehouses, optimizing processes, and ensuring operational excellence through technology and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Operations Management

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations, ensuring seamless and efficient processes
• Design and implement SOPs for receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of automotive spare parts
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization to enhance productivity
• Ensure timely and accurate order processing from receipt to dispatch
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align operations with business requirements

2. Inventory Control & Optimization

• Implement and sustain robust inventory control systems to track stock levels, accuracy, and turnover
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure data integrity
• Monitor and control slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Drive initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and reduce obsolescence

3. People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams comprising on-roll and off-roll workforce
• Set clear performance goals and conduct regular reviews
• Build a high-performance culture through coaching and capability development
• Ensure discipline, compliance, and adherence to organizational policies

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory and organizational health and safety standards
• Conduct periodic safety audits and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across teams

5. Technology & Automation

• Drive implementation and effective utilization of WMS and related systems
• Ensure operational efficiency through automation (e.g., conveyors, WCS, sorters)
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve productivity and accuracy

Preferred Industries

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering / MBA

General Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in the automotive spare parts industry
• Proven experience in managing large, multi-location warehouses (minimum ~5 lakh sq. ft.)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, WMS, and TMS
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams and driving operational excellence

Critical Experience

Key Competencies

• Leadership & People Management
• Warehouse & Inventory Optimization
• Lean Management / TPM
• Safety & Compliance Orientation
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Decision Making & Execution Excellence
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

Systems & Tools

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Hands-on experience in SAP / SAP EWM

Additional Advantage

• Exposure to Automation, AI-driven systems, Power BI, Qlik, MS Access
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives in warehouse operations

System Generated Core Skills

System Generated Secondary Skills