About this role
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:
- Oversee and manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for receiving, handling, storing, and dispatching automotive spare parts.
- Monitor and manage warehouse layout and space utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of orders, from receipt to dispatch.
- Coordinate with various stakeholder & ensure alignment of warehouse activities with business needs.
- Inventory Control:
- Implement and maintain robust inventory management systems to track stock levels, turnover rates, and order accuracy.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to ensure data accuracy.
- Identify and manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory to optimize stock levels.
- People Management:
- Lead, train, and develop a team of warehouse onrole & offrole staff
- Set performance goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide feedback and coaching.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and compliance with company policies.
- Health and Safety:
- Ensure that all warehouse operations comply with health and safety regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement among warehouse staff.
- Technology and Systems:
- Oversee the implementation and utilization of warehouse management systems (WMS) and other relevant technology.
- Operating knowledge of various automation eg- Conveyors (WCS), sorters etc
Preferred Industries
Auto / Auto Equipment Auto ancilliary Spares
## Education Qualification
BE/B.Tech/MBA
General Experience
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in the automotive spare parts sector.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale warehouses
- Strong understanding of inventory management systems, WMS.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Critical Experience
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and People Management
- Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Lean Management, TPM
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Communication and Collaboration
Systems/ SAP knowledge: MS Office & Hands on experience with SAP/SAP-EWM
Any Additional Knowledge: Hands on experience on AI, Automation, Access, PowerBi, Qlik shall have added advantage
System Generated Core Skills
Communication Skills Contract Management Logistics Management Logistics Planning Service Excellence Packaging Quality Management Stakeholder Management Continuous Process Improvement Process Improvement Cost Optimization Productivity Improvement Cost Management Statutory Compliance Training & Development Project Management Business Process Management (BPM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Transportation Planning Network Management Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Sales Policies & Procedures Development Logistics Systems Inventory Control Fixed Asset Management Inventory Management System Design Waste Management Trend Analysis Quality Management System (QMS) Pricing Analysis Performance Analysis Staff Management Capability Building Employee Engagement Organizational Development
## System Generated Secondary Skills
Procurement Management Team Management Warehouse Management