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Job Title: Warehouse Manager – Yard Management
Location:
Commercial Vehicle Yard - Panvel , Maharashtra
Job Purpose
To oversee end-to-end yard operations for commercial vehicles, ensuring vehicle health checks, export readiness, stakeholder communication, and P&L accountability. The role demands strategic planning, strong leadership, and operational excellence to maintain yard efficiency and customer satisfaction.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
🚚 Yard & Vehicle Management
- Ensure systematic parking, tracking, and movement of commercial vehicles within the yard
- Conduct regular health checks (battery, tyre, fluid levels, etc.) for all parked vehicles
- Coordinate with technical teams for preventive maintenance and readiness checks
- Monitor vehicle aging and initiate timely actions to avoid deterioration
📦 Warehouse & Export Operations
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including export documentation and compliance
- Liaise with export teams to ensure timely dispatches and adherence to international standards
- Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile physical vs. system stock
📣 Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer teams and internal departments
- Provide proactive updates on vehicle status, dispatch schedules, and yard KPIs
- Escalate operational bottlenecks with structured solutions and timelines
👥 Team & Vendor Management
- Lead a team of yard supervisors, drivers, and support staff with clear KPIs
- Conduct regular training and performance reviews to build operational capability
- Align third-party vendors for security, housekeeping, and technical services
📊 Financial & P&L Accountability
- Monitor and manage the warehouse P&L, including cost control and budget adherence
- Optimize resource utilization to reduce overheads and improve margins
- Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis for leadership review
Qualifications & Skills
Criterian Details
Education
Any Graduate (Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering; MBA preferred)
Experience
7–10 years in warehouse/yard operations, preferably in automotive or export logistics
Technical Skills
Yard management systems, export documentation, vehicle diagnostics
Soft Skills
Strong communication, stakeholder alignment, team leadership
Other
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