DEPUTY MANAGER-WAREHOUSE

Basic Function:

• Managing FG inventories in warehouse
• Receiving FGs and storing in appropriate warehouse locations
• Maintaining inventory accuracy
• Dispatch of Finished Goods
• Coordination with CHA, transporters, and TPLs

Responsibility:

• Overall responsibility for Total VC Warehouse Operations
• Manage Domestic and Export Logistics for PA, Middle East, Nepal, SSA, and SAM Markets
• Handle Export Shipments under designated schemes as per Taxation Dept.
• Responsible for FG receipt from FPP Dept. as per PPC requirements
• Regularly review 3PL and transportation performance
• Ensure proper identification, handling, storage, and preservation of FG
• Handle GST-related documentation for dispatches
• Ensure optimum warehouse storage utilization
• Plan and coordinate logistics as per shipment load for all channels
• Optimize dispatch vehicle CBM
• Ensure adherence to WH SOPs and timely reviews

Cost Management & Safety:

• Participate in cost-saving projects
• Member of Safety Committee and ensure safe working environments
• Perform capacity analysis and prepare ACT for capex
• Handle audits and close open points:
• FM Global (Safety)
• ISO (Documentation)
• Internal Kohler Process Audits
• External PV (Inventory Accuracy)
• PWC (Documentation Audit)
• Monthly 5S/7S Audits (KOS Dept.)

People Management:

• Handle manpower across warehouse areas
• Approve WH staff leave
• Conduct GEMBA walks in internal and external areas
• Review Hold Payment list with HO SSC Team
• Create SRM and ensure timely bill passing
• Attend cross-functional meetings as required

Coordination & Compliance:

• Coordinate with HO Logistics for transport service and TRM review
• Ensure timely dispatch as per TAT norms
• Ensure finished goods dispatch per customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with LEXCARE Portal updates for exports

Authorities:

• Authorized signatory for all invoicing (Export, Domestic, Subcontracting, Scrap Sales)
• Approve material indent requests prior to SCM Head
• Approve staff leave

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to Manager - Supply Chain

Internal Relationships:

• Production, QA, Stores, Order Fulfillment, Logistics

External Relationships:

• Sales and Marketing
• Production and Finished Goods Dept.
• NPD Platform Teams
• Distribution Center and Logistics

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience

Skills Required:

• Warehouse Management
• 5S Inventory Management
• Workman/People Management
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office

Technical Proficiency:

• SAP SD Module
• Advanced Microsoft Excel