Role & responsibilities

- Set up and manage end-to-end warehouse operations including GRN, put-away, storage, picking, and dispatch readiness
- Develop appropriate inventory and replenishment strategies for components with long lead times and high supply risk.
- Ensure adherence to FIFO / FEFO principles for inventory management
- Design and optimize warehouse layout, storage systems (racks, bins), and material flow
- Implement productive line feeding systems (Kanban, supermarket concept) ensuring zero-line disruption
- Ensure timely and accurate line-side material availability
- Maintain >99% inventory accuracy through cycle counting and physical verification processes
- Drive robust stock control, reconciliation, and system accuracy in SAP
- Manage finished goods storage and readiness for dispatch in coordination with outbound logistics
- Implement and sustain 5S, safety, and visual management systems in stores and warehouse
- Handle rejected, rework, and quarantine materials with proper tracking and segregation
- Improve warehouse space utilization and handling efficiency
- Monitor and reduce material handling errors, damages, and losses
- Lead digitization and system usage including SAP (WM/MM) and WMS tools
- Coordinate closely with Inbound, Planning, Production, and Outbound teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen) for productivity and efficiency




- Lead and develop warehouse team ensuring discipline, safety, and performance

Preferred candidate profile

- 8-12 years of experience in warehouse / stores management in automotive or manufacturing industry
- Minimum 35 years of experience in team handling role
- Experience in multinational automotive companies
- Strong hands-on experience in warehouse operations, line feeding systems, and inventory control
- Exposure to lean warehousing practices (Kanban, supermarket, 5S)
- Experience in warehouse layout planning and storage optimization preferred
- Working knowledge of SAP (MM / WM modules) is mandatory

Educational Qualification

- Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Production preferred)
- Diploma with relevant experience may be considered (for strong operations background)
- MBA / PGDM in Operations / Logistics (preferred)

Role: Warehouse Manager, Industry Type: Auto Components, Department: Procurement & Supply Chain, Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: SCM & Logistics Education UG: B.Tech / B.E. in Any Specialization read more

Key Skills Skills highlighted with ‘‘ are preferred keyskills SAP MMSAP WMStore OperationsWarehouse Management Inventory ControlFEFOFIFODispatch PlanningCycle CountingLine FeedingKanbanSupermarket ConceptKaizenMaterial HandlingLean Manufacturing5S

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