Warehouse Manager

About this opportunity

The Warehouse Manager plays a critical role in optimizing warehouse operations for space efficiency and effectiveness. Key responsibilities include overseeing the planning, design, layout, and maintenance of warehouse facilities. This role requires the development of strategies to enhance service quality and performance, as well as ensuring the effective allocation of resources to meet business needs. A vital aspect of the job is working closely with customers to understand and meet their specific requirements, managing the receipt, unloading, and assembly of inbound stock according to precise order specifications. Regular inventory stock counts are essential for maintaining accuracy, and periodic methodological reviews are conducted to ensure adherence to established guidelines and procedures. The Warehouse Manager also identifies and addresses issues with long-stored stock, resolves discrepancies, and manages overages, shortages, damages, and rejected materials efficiently. This position involves maintaining accurate documentation for all inbound and outbound warehouse activities, developing systems for effective warehouse data management, preparing detailed reports for senior management, and ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory norms governing warehouse operations. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing various aspects of warehouse operations to optimize space and efficiency. This includes managing the planning, design, layout, and maintenance of warehouse facilities, developing strategies to improve service quality and performance, and ensuring effective resource allocation to meet business requirements. A significant part of the role involves close collaboration with customers to understand and fulfill their business needs, alongside managing the receipt, unloading, and assembly of inbound stock in line with order specifications. Regular stock counts are conducted to maintain inventory accuracy, and periodic reviews ensure warehouse methods adhere to guidelines and procedures. The role also entails identifying long-stored stock, addressing stock discrepancies, and managing issues related to overages, shortages, damages, and rejected materials promptly. Additionally, the role requires maintaining accurate documentation for inbound and outbound activities, developing systems for managing warehouse data, preparing reports for senior management, and ensuring compliance with statutory norms regarding warehouse operations. Educational Qualifications Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management from a reputed university/institution Masters degree in Business Administration is preferred Experience 10 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years in warehousing and supply chain preferably in the retail industry