Sr. Manager Warehouse

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee and optimize daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of goods while ensuring inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. This role requires close coordination with multiple departments to maintain smooth material flow and timely order fulfillment. The Warehouse Manager will also supervise staff, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily warehouse activities including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods efficiently and accurately.
- Verify incoming materials and finished goods against purchase orders, delivery documents, and other relevant paperwork to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, physical stocktaking, and reconciliation with system records.
- Monitor stock levels, identify discrepancies, and report shortages, excess stock, damaged goods, and expired or near-expiry products promptly.
- Ensure proper storage practices, including product identification, labeling, bin location management, and stock rotation using FIFO/FEFO principles.
- Develop and implement warehouse procedures aimed at improving operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and space utilization.
- Coordinate with Sales, Distribution, and Logistics teams to ensure timely picking, packing, and dispatch of customer orders.
- Optimize warehouse capacity and storage arrangements to maximize space utilization.
- Supervise warehouse staff by assigning daily tasks, monitoring productivity, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures.
- Enforce health, safety, security, housekeeping, and fire prevention standards within the warehouse.
- Monitor operating expenses, manpower utilization, material handling equipment, and other costs to maintain budget control.
- Investigate stock discrepancies, damages, losses, and operational errors; implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Planning, Finance, and Sales teams to maintain smooth material flow and order fulfillment.
- Maintain accurate documentation for goods receipt, stock transfers, dispatches, returns, and inventory adjustments.
- Ensure proper handling and storage to prevent damage, contamination, or deterioration of materials and finished goods.
- Oversee warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP transactions, and inventory reports to ensure timely and accurate updates.
- Coordinate with transporters and logistics providers to guarantee timely dispatch and delivery of goods.
- Prepare periodic reports on inventory status, warehouse productivity, stock aging, order fulfillment, and overall operational performance.
- Identify opportunities for process automation, warehouse layout improvements, and continuous operational enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in warehouse management, inventory control, or logistics operations.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- A Master’s degree or professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is highly desirable.
- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or distribution sectors will be an advantage.
- Competitive salary starting from Rs 350,000 per month.
- This is an in-person role requiring presence at the designated work location.

This position offers the opportunity to lead warehouse operations in a dynamic environment, contributing to the company’s overall supply chain effectiveness and customer satisfaction.