Job Description - Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager

Position : Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager Department : Supply Chain / Operations Location : Mahape, Navi Mumbai Reporting To : Head - Operations / Director - Operations

About the Role

Key ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations

- Manage daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
- Ensure optimum space utilization and proper stock organization.
- Implement FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.
- Maintain warehouse hygiene, safety, and operational discipline.
- Monitor warehouse productivity and improve operational efficiency.

Inventory Management

- Ensure accurate inventory records in ERP/WMS.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock audits.
- Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor stock ageing, slow-moving, damaged, and expired inventory.
- Maintain inventory accuracy above 99%.

Logistics & Dispatch

- Plan and monitor dispatch schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinate with transporters for cost-effective vehicle allocation.
- Track shipments and resolve delivery issues proactively.
- Optimize freight costs and improve vehicle utilization.
- Ensure proper documentation including invoices, e-way bills, delivery challans, and transport records.

Team Management

- Lead warehouse supervisors, dispatch executives, loaders, and warehouse staff.
- Prepare duty rosters and manpower planning.
- Conduct regular team training on SOPs and safety.
- Monitor team productivity and performance.

Vendor & Transport Management

- Develop and maintain relationships with transport vendors.
- Negotiate freight rates and service agreements.
- Monitor transporter performance and delivery timelines.
- Evaluate vendor KPIs regularly.

Process Improvement

- Develop and implement warehouse SOPs.
- Improve picking accuracy and dispatch efficiency.
- Reduce order processing time and logistics costs.




- Drive automation and process digitization initiatives.

Compliance & Safety

- Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
- Maintain proper warehouse documentation.
- Conduct safety audits and implement preventive measures.
- Ensure adherence to food safety standards (if applicable).

Reporting & MIS

- Prepare daily warehouse and dispatch reports.
- Monitor logistics expenses and warehouse KPIs.
- Present monthly operational performance reports to management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Inventory Accuracy ≥ 99%
- On-Time Dispatch ≥ 98%
- On-Time Delivery ≥ 95%
- Order Picking Accuracy ≥ 99%
- Vehicle Utilization
- Warehouse Productivity
- Logistics Cost per Dispatch
- Stock Variance %
- Inventory Turnover
- Damage & Shrinkage %
- Dispatch TAT
- Customer Delivery SLA Compliance

Required SkillsTechnical Skills

- Warehouse Management
- Inventory Control
- Logistics & Transportation
- Dispatch Planning
- Supply Chain Operations
- ERP/WMS (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Tally Prime, etc.)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
- Vendor Management
- Cost Optimization

Soft Skills

- Leadership & Team Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Planning & Organizing
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred.

Experience

- 6-12 years of experience in Warehouse Operations & Logistics.
- Minimum 3 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Retail, E-commerce, Distribution, or Supply Chain operations is preferred.

Pay: ₹14,595.44 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Advantages :

- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience in food (Sweets/Namkeen)?
- Current salary & Expected Salary?
- Notice period ?

Location :

- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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