Associate Director or Director - Warehousing

10 - 14 years

30 - 35 Lacs

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Job Description

The Associate Director or Director Warehousing

will be responsible for leading, planning, and optimizing all warehousing operations across the organization. This role ensures efficient storage, inventory management, dispatch, safety compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement across all warehouse locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement warehousing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Plan warehouse capacity, expansion, infrastructure, and automation initiatives.
Establish KPIs and drive performance improvements across all warehouse units.

2. Operations Management

Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and reverse logistics.
Ensure timely order fulfilment and accuracy to meet customer expectations.
Optimize space utilization, material flow, and resource allocation.

3. Inventory Control

Implement inventory accuracy programs ,cycle counts, stock audits, root cause analysis
Reduce stock variances and prevent pilferage, damage, and obsolescence.
Collaborate with procurement, production, and sales for smooth inventory planning.

4. Compliance and Safety

Ensure operations comply with statutory requirements, company policies, EHS standards, and quality norms.
Promote a safety-first culture and conduct regular safety audits.

5. Technology and Automation

Implement WMS, barcode or RFID systems, and digital dashboards.
Drive automation projects ,HHD, conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, AGVs, etc. as relevant.
Improve data visibility and operational transparency.

6. Cost and Budget Management

Prepare and manage warehouse operational budgets.
Control transportation, labour, storage, and operational expenses.
Improve cost-per-unit handled through productivity enhancement initiatives.

7. Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse managers and large workforce teams.
Hire, train, and evaluate staff to maintain high performance and discipline.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

8. Vendor and Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with logistics partners, warehouse service providers, and third- party vendors.
Coordinate with supply chain, production, procurement, finance, and customer service teams.
Project Management and Strategic Planning : Can work on creating long term warehousing plans considering business expansion plans. Understanding of setting up warehouse layout.

Qualifications and Experience

Graduate or Postgraduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
Upto 15 years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Strong knowledge of WMS, ERP systems, and advanced warehousing technologies.
Proven leadership experience managing multi-location warehouses.

Key Skills

Warehouse operations and inventory management
Process optimization and lean practices
Leadership and team management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and decision-making
Knowledge of safety, compliance and quality standards

Required Skills

Inventory Management warehouse operations

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