Assistant Warehouse Manager

Designation: Assistant Warehouse Manager

Organization Name: CENTRAL BOOKS

Company Profile

Since inception in 1947, Central Books has been serving schools, addressing core education supplies for all curriculum needs. Central book shop prides itself as the leader among National distributors for educational products in Indian Market. Since three generations, CB has been serving kindergarten to twelfth standards. Serving to the customized needs of the schools, we have built a reliable client base with a healthy network bridging Educators, publishers and student- parent community. Our uninterrupted association with all of them speaks of Central Books' reliability and commitment. To name a few clienteles of repute, we are associated officially with corporate school's which have their presence across Pan India, and to name a few • Sri Chaitanya Group, • Narayana Group • Ravindra Bharathi Schools, • St Joseph Schools • Delhi Public Schools • Johnson grammar schools, Geethanjali group schools and • Oakridge International Schools. etc.

Qualification: Any Graduate

Experience: 4 to 7 years

Industry: Preferred- E-commerce & FMCG

CTC: As per Industry Standards

Location of posting: Madhavaram, Chennai

Skills Required

 Strong leadership and team management skills

 Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics

 Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS or ERP)

 Analytical mindset with strong organizational skills

 Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

 Familiarity with temperature-controlled or perishable goods (if applicable)

Job Purpose

Supports the overall management of warehouse operations, ensuring smooth inbound and outbound logistics, optimal inventory control, staff supervision, and strict compliance. This role acts as a bridge between senior warehouse management and operational teams to meet company objectives in efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inbound & Outbound Operations

Oversee receiving, inspection, and put-away of incoming goods

Ensure timely and accurate order picking, packing, and dispatch of goods Verify transport schedules, documentation, and vehicle readiness for dispatch

2. Staff Supervision & Training

Lead a team of warehouse operators, supervisors, and loaders Assign daily tasks, monitor performance, and enforce discipline

Train staff on SOPs, health & safety, and efficient warehouse practices

3. Operational Efficiency

Monitor KPIs such as picking accuracy, order cycle time, and space utilization Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements

Coordinate with other departments (Sales, Logistics,) to ensure smooth operations

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforce safety protocols and cleanliness across the warehouse

Ensure compliance with legal regulations, company policies, and Warehouse standards Report and investigate any incidents, damage, or losses

5. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain all warehouse records: GRNs, gate passes, stock ledgers, dispatch notes, etc. Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly operational reports to management

Support internal and external audits

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund