Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Senior Manager - WH Ops

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Summary

The role holder will be responsible for driving efficient, safe, and high-performing warehouse operations, including inventory management and order fulfilment. The position requires a strong leader with proven expertise in managing large-scale warehouses, optimizing processes, and ensuring operational excellence through technology and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Operations Management

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations, ensuring seamless and efficient processes
• Design and implement SOPs for receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of automotive spare parts
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization to enhance productivity
• Ensure timely and accurate order processing from receipt to dispatch
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align operations with business requirements

2. Inventory Control & Optimization

• Implement and sustain robust inventory control systems to track stock levels, accuracy, and turnover
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure data integrity
• Monitor and control slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Drive initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and reduce obsolescence

3. People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams comprising on-roll and off-roll workforce
• Set clear performance goals and conduct regular reviews
• Build a high-performance culture through coaching and capability development
• Ensure discipline, compliance, and adherence to organizational policies

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory and organizational health and safety standards
• Conduct periodic safety audits and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across teams

5. Technology & Automation

• Drive implementation and effective utilization of WMS and related systems
• Ensure operational efficiency through automation (e.g., conveyors, WCS, sorters)
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve productivity and accuracy

Preferred Industries

Auto / Auto EquipmentAuto ancilliarySpares

Education Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering / MBA

General Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in the automotive spare parts industry
• Proven experience in managing large, multi-location warehouses (minimum ~5 lakh sq. ft.)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, WMS, and TMS
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams and driving operational excellence

Critical Experience

Key Competencies

• Leadership & People Management
• Warehouse & Inventory Optimization
• Lean Management / TPM
• Safety & Compliance Orientation
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Decision Making & Execution Excellence
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

Systems & Tools

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Hands-on experience in SAP / SAP EWM

Additional Advantage

• Exposure to Automation, AI-driven systems, Power BI, Qlik, MS Access
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives in warehouse operations

System Generated Core Skills

Communication SkillsContract ManagementLogistics ManagementLogistics PlanningService ExcellencePackagingQuality ManagementStakeholder ManagementContinuous Process ImprovementProcess ImprovementCost OptimizationProductivity ImprovementCost ManagementStatutory ComplianceTraining & DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness Process Management (BPM)Supply Chain Management (SCM)Transportation PlanningNetwork ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)SalesPolicies & Procedures DevelopmentLogistics SystemsInventory ControlFixed Asset ManagementInventory ManagementSystem DesignWaste ManagementTrend AnalysisQuality Management System (QMS)Pricing AnalysisPerformance AnalysisStaff ManagementCapability BuildingEmployee EngagementOrganizational Development

System Generated Secondary Skills

Procurement ManagementTeam ManagementWarehouse Management

Experience Level

Senior Level