JOB DESCRIPTION – MANAGER WAREHOUSE

Company: DC Books India Pvt. Ltd.
Designation: Manager – Warehouse
Location: Central Distribution Centre (CDC), Puthuppally, Kottayam, Kerala
Department: Warehouse / Supply Chain & Distribution
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Management / Head of Operations

Job Summary

DC Books India Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Manager – Warehouse to oversee the overall operations of its Central Distribution Centre (CDC). The role involves managing warehouse operations, inventory control, order fulfilment, inward and outward movements, stock accuracy, team performance and timely distribution of books and materials to branches, bookstores, institutions and customers.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in warehouse management, inventory planning, logistics, team leadership and process improvement, preferably in publishing, retail distribution, FMCG, e-commerce or large-scale distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and oversee the overall day-to-day operations of the Central Distribution Centre.
- Plan, organise and control inward, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and returns operations.
- Ensure timely and accurate distribution of books and materials to branches, bookstores, institutions and other destinations.
- Establish and monitor inventory control procedures to maintain stock accuracy and minimise discrepancies, damages and losses.
- Oversee physical stock verification, cycle counts, stock reconciliation and investigation of inventory variances.
- Monitor inventory movement, ageing stock, damaged stock, sales returns and unsold stock.
- Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Production, Accounts, IT, branches and other departments to ensure uninterrupted warehouse operations.
- Plan warehouse manpower requirements, allocate responsibilities and monitor employee productivity, attendance and performance.
- Lead,



train and develop warehouse supervisors, assistant managers and operational staff.
- Monitor dispatch schedules, pending orders, order fulfilment efficiency and delivery timelines.
- Ensure proper warehouse layout, storage utilisation, stacking, labelling and material-handling practices.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of warehouse records and timely preparation of operational and inventory reports.
- Monitor warehouse expenses, manpower utilisation, material-handling costs and operational efficiency.
- Ensure effective use of ERP / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and maintain accurate system transactions.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal controls and inventory management practices.
- Ensure compliance with warehouse safety standards, housekeeping requirements and company policies.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to reduce errors, wastage, delays and operating costs.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Review warehouse performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and submit periodic reports to management.
- Take ownership of warehouse service levels, stock integrity and overall operational performance.
- Perform other responsibilities assigned by the management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Operations or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in warehouse, inventory,



logistics or distribution operations.
- Proven experience managing warehouse operations and supervising large operational teams.
- Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock reconciliation, order fulfilment and distribution processes.
- Experience with ERP systems / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Strong leadership, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent coordination, communication and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet dispatch deadlines and work under operational pressure.
- Strong focus on stock accuracy, process discipline, productivity and cost control.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in book publishing, retail distribution, FMCG, e-commerce fulfilment, wholesale distribution or large-scale warehouse operations will be preferred.

Key Competencies

- Overall Warehouse Operations Management
- Inventory Planning & Control
- Supply Chain & Distribution Management
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Stock Reconciliation & Audit Compliance
- Order Fulfilment & Dispatch Planning
- Returns & Damaged Stock Management
- ERP / WMS & MIS Reporting
- Cost Control & Productivity Improvement
- Process Improvement & SOP Implementation
- Safety, Housekeeping & Operational Discipline
- Cross-functional Coordination

What We Offer

- Chance to work with a leading publishing and retail organisation.
- Professional growth and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to large-scale warehouse and distribution operations.
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment.

Interested candidates may apply through Indeed with their updated resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Warehouse Manager (Kottayam)
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