Job Title: Assistant Manager Warehouse
Location:Kochi, Kerala, India
Department: Operations
No. of Positions: 1
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Manager Warehouse to oversee and manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory control, timely order fulfillment, and compliance with operational standards. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with warehouse systems, people management, and cross-functional coordination to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities (KRA):
1. Inventory Management & Control
- Ensure accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and stock audits
- Monitor and control stock movements including receipts, transfers, and dispatches
- Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies
- Implement inventory best practices such as FIFO or FEFO based on product category
2. Inbound & Outbound Logistics
- Supervise unloading, quality check, and inward processing of goods
- Oversee order processing: picking, packing, labeling, and dispatch
- Ensure timely shipments in coordination with transport and courier partners
- Maintain TAT (Turnaround Time) for both inbound and outbound activities
3. Team Management
- Lead and motivate a team of warehouse staff (pickers, packers, loaders, supervisors)
- Allocate daily tasks and monitor workforce productivity
- Ensure compliance with safety norms, hygiene, and SOP adherence
- Conduct periodic training and performance evaluations
4. Process Optimization & Compliance
- Enforce warehouse SOPs for inventory, safety, and quality assurance
- Monitor and drive operational KPIs like order accuracy, lead time, and efficiency
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures
- Utilize WMS/ERP systems effectively for order and stock management
5. Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
- Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly reports on stock, manpower, dispatches, etc.
- Coordinate with internal teams (sales, procurement, finance, customer support)
- Flag risks, operational bottlenecks, and suggest corrective measures to senior management
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Inventory Planning & Control
- Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
- Order Fulfillment & Dispatch Management
- Team Leadership & Training
- Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
- Process Compliance & SOP Implementation
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, B.Tech (Mechanical), or equivalent field
- Minimum 35 years of experience in warehouse/logistics operations (supervisory or managerial capacity preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems and MS Excel/Word
- Ability to lead teams and manage warehouse functions independently
- Proficient in English (mandatory); knowledge of regional languages is a plus
Work Conditions:
- 6-day working week (as per operational requirements)
- Onsite role; candidate must be comfortable working from the warehouse location
- Must be willing to work extended hours during peak season, if required
