Workday HCM functional Lead

Job Title: Workday HCM Lead

Location: Gurugram(Hybrid)

Job Profile Summary

• As the Logistics Process Engineer, you play a pivotal role in designing and implementing operational efficiencies within the logistics framework.
• You provide crucial management support by analyzing existing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• This role also involves leading improvement projects, applying your deep logistics expertise to streamline workflows, optimize building designs and enhance overall supply chain performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Applying logistics engineering techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement or facility design and layout.
• Supporting with new client implementations throughout the network.
• Evaluating of effectiveness of current logistics processes and help designing processes that streamline the operation and lead to efficiencies and cost savings in the facilities.
• Evaluating of process flow and layout of operations; designing and implementing facility layouts and processes that lead to increase in productivity, quality, and cost savings for the operation.
• Providing logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of client operation.
• Evaluating the use of warehousing software or other IT systems and tools to maximize facility efficiencies.
• Supporting developing logistics metrics, analysis tools, or key performance indicators to measure business performance.
• Analyzing logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, transportation, or warehousing.
• Preparing documentation on logistics data reporting and management information systems
• Conducting logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, rate analyses, or flow-path analyses
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research or a related field
• Certifications like: Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) – for process improvement.

Technical Skills

• Warehouse Process Optimization: Experience with slotting, picking, put-away, and replenishment strategies.
• Data Analytics & Process Improvement:
• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Power Query)
• SQL, Python, or Power BI/Tableau for data-driven decision-making.
• Simulation, modeling & layout tools like AnyLogic, AutoMod or AutoCad.
• ERP & Logistics Software:
• Familiarity with WMS, TMS, and ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Automation & Robotics Integration:
• Knowledge of conveyor systems, AGVs, AMRs, and robotic picking solutions.
• Experience working with IoT, RFID, and AI-based warehouse solutions.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement:
• Application of Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.
• Reducing waste (Muda), variability, and inefficiencies in warehouse processes.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing inefficiencies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with warehouse managers, IT, and operations teams.
• Excellent communication to align stakeholders and drive change management.

Experience Requirements

• 3–7+ years in warehouse operations, logistics engineering, or supply chain optimization.
• Proven experience in warehouse process reengineering, KPI improvement (e.g., dock-to-stock time, pick rate, fill rate), and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience in implementing automation solutions or digitizing warehouse processes is a plus