Position Summary The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end warehouse operations at the Happilo Nelamangala Plant, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, inventory management, dispatch, and compliance of raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and promotional materials. The role requires strong leadership, inventory control expertise, adherence to food safety standards, and coordination with Production, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales teams to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

- Manage day-to-day warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, stock movement, and dispatch operations.

- Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.

- Maintain FIFO/FEFO practices for all inventory categories.

- Optimize warehouse layout and storage utilization to improve operational efficiency.

- Monitor loading and unloading activities and ensure timely dispatches.

Inventory Management

- Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/WMS systems.

- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reconciliations.

- Minimize inventory discrepancies and investigate stock variances.

- Ensure inventory accuracy of at least 99%.

- Coordinate with Procurement and Production teams for material planning and availability.

Food Safety & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, and internal quality standards.

- Maintain proper documentation for warehouse audits and inspections.

- Ensure temperature, hygiene, pest control, and storage standards are maintained.

- Monitor material traceability and batch-wise stock management.

Team Management

- Lead and supervise warehouse supervisors, operators, and contract workforce.





- Develop shift plans and workforce allocation for smooth warehouse operations.

- Conduct regular team training on safety, warehouse processes, and compliance requirements.

- Drive performance management and employee engagement initiatives.

Logistics & Dispatch Coordination

- Coordinate with transporters and logistics partners for timely dispatches.

- Ensure OTIF (On-Time In-Full) delivery performance.

- Monitor vehicle turnaround times and dispatch planning.

- Collaborate with sales and planning teams to meet customer delivery schedules.

Safety & Continuous Improvement

- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EHS guidelines.

- Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and corrective actions.

- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and productivity enhancement.

- Implement warehouse KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Commerce, Engineering, or related field.

- Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain/Operations Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 8-12 years of warehouse and inventory management experience.

- Minimum 35 years in a Warehouse Manager role within FMCG, Food Processing, Snacks, Dry Fruits, Nuts, or Manufacturing industries.

- Experience handling large-scale warehouses and ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, etc.).

- Exposure to food industry compliance standards is preferred.

Happilo Core Expectations

- Ownership mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

- Strong commitment to food safety, quality, and compliance.

- Ability to work in a quick-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

- Drive continuous improvement and team development initiatives.

📌 Warehouse Manager (Nelamangala Town)
🏢 Happilo International
📍 Nelamangala Town