Assistant Manager \u2013 Warehouse Executive

Job Title: Assistant Manager Warehouse

Location:Kochi, Kerala, India

Department: Operations

No. of Positions: 1

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager Warehouse to oversee and manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory control, timely order fulfillment, and compliance with operational standards. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with warehouse systems, people management, and cross-functional coordination to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities (KRA):

1. Inventory Management & Control

• Ensure accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and stock audits
  
• Monitor and control stock movements including receipts, transfers, and dispatches
  
• Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies
  
• Implement inventory best practices such as FIFO or FEFO based on product category
  

  2. Inbound & Outbound Logistics
  

  • Supervise unloading, quality check, and inward processing of goods
    
  • Oversee order processing: picking, packing, labeling, and dispatch
    
  • Ensure timely shipments in coordination with transport and courier partners
    
  • Maintain TAT (Turnaround Time) for both inbound and outbound activities
    

    3. Team Management
    

    • Lead and motivate a team of warehouse staff (pickers, packers, loaders, supervisors)
      
    • Allocate daily tasks and monitor workforce productivity
      
    • Ensure compliance with safety norms, hygiene, and SOP adherence
      
    • Conduct periodic training and performance evaluations
      

      4. Process Optimization & Compliance
      

      • Enforce warehouse SOPs for inventory, safety, and quality assurance
        
      • Monitor and drive operational KPIs like order accuracy, lead time, and efficiency
        
      • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures
        
      • Utilize WMS/ERP systems effectively for order and stock management
        

        5. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
        

        • Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly reports on stock, manpower, dispatches, etc.
          
        • Coordinate with internal teams (sales, procurement, finance, customer support)
          
        • Flag risks, operational bottlenecks, and suggest corrective measures to senior management
          

          
          

          Key Skills & Competencies:
          

          • Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
            
          • Inventory Planning & Control
            
          • Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
            
          • Order Fulfillment & Dispatch Management
            
          • Team Leadership & Training
            
          • Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
            
          • Process Compliance & SOP Implementation
            

            
            

            
            Requirements

            equired Qualifications:
            

            • Graduate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, B.Tech (Mechanical), or equivalent field
              
            • Minimum 35 years of experience in warehouse/logistics operations (supervisory or managerial capacity preferred)
              
            • Strong working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems and MS Excel/Word
              
            • Ability to lead teams and manage warehouse functions independently
              
            • Proficient in English (mandatory); knowledge of regional languages is a plus
              

              
              

              Work Conditions:
              

              • 6-day working week (as per operational requirements)
                
              • Onsite role; candidate must be comfortable working from the warehouse location
                
              • Must be willing to work extended hours during peak season, if required
                
                
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