Warehouse Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee the comprehensive management of warehouse and inventory operations, ensuring efficient stock handling and logistics coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse activities such as receiving, storing, picking, and dispatching inventory.
• Guide Pickers and Refillers to maintain seamless warehouse execution.
• Conduct stock audits and physical verifications to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Monitor stock flow to reduce losses, damages, and discrepancies while optimizing warehouse space utilization.
• Guarantee proper product handling and internal warehouse movements.
• Coordinate logistics to facilitate timely goods movement and support dispatch teams, including client site visits as necessary.
• Ensure secure handling of products and equipment returns from clients.
• Manage staff attendance, productivity, and task completion while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Lead daily operational meetings to review processes and troubleshoot issues.
• Plan and assign delivery and retrieval routes, prepare duty rosters, and optimize team deployment.
• Mentor and train warehouse and field personnel to meet quality and safety standards.
• Track delivery efficiency, turnaround times, and resolve operational obstacles.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory, dispatches, returns, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations, escalate critical issues to management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to boost warehouse efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quick Commerce, E-commerce, FMCG, Retail, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, or Inventory Management.
• Proven leadership skills with the capability to manage warehouse and field teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, multitasking, and coordination skills.
• Knowledgeable in inventory management and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and warehouse/inventory management software; ERP/WMS experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed and willingness to travel locally and inter-city within South India.
• Possession of a two-wheeler or motorcycle for local transportation.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure work environment managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing warehouse staff and field logistics personnel including drivers, pickers, and refillers.
• Background in field-based logistics or distribution operations is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS and inventory management software is considered a plus.