Warehouse Manager

Urban Company

Job Description

Warehouse Manager

Location: Bengaluru

Education: Tier 1 / Tier 2 College Graduate

Experience: 14 years

About Us

This role is part of the product business of Urban Company, building high-quality home solutions starting with

water purifiers. We deliver exceptional product quality and a seamless customer experience through

strong supply chain and operations and we are growing fast.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Warehouse Manager who is hands-on, proactive, and takes complete

ownership of warehouse performance. You will own the cost, utilisation, and operational discipline of our warehousing, and be the person who spots issues before they become crises.

This role is right for you if you:

Are comfortable getting your hands dirty and visiting warehouses

Take pride in running a tight, cost-efficient, well-organised operation.

Thrive in fast-moving environments where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & AOP Adherence

Own the warehousing cost P&L and ensure monthly spend stays within the

Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Negotiate and manage third-party warehouse and logistics vendor contracts to

optimise costs.

Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on service

quality.

Warehouse Space Utilisation

Maximise utilisation of warehouse space through smart layout planning and

slotting.

Monitor space utilisation metrics regularly and take corrective action when

efficiency drops.

Plan for capacity needs in advance as business volumes grow.

Inventory Control & Discipline

Enforce strict FIFO (First-In, First-Out) across all SKUs to prevent expiry and

product damage.

Drive timely and accurate inventory cycle counts on a defined schedule;

ensure 99%+ accuracy.

Own and actively reduce ageing inventory (>180 days), working with

commercial teams to liquidate or return slow-moving stock.

Maintain real-time inventory records and flag discrepancies immediately.

Day-to-Day Warehouse Operations

Manage end-to-end warehouse operations: inbound, storage, picking,

packing, and dispatch.

Ensure adherence to dispatch timelines and service-level commitments.

Be present on the ground visit warehouses regularly to identify and fix

operational issues first-hand.

Manage warehouse staff and vendor teams; set clear expectations and hold

them accountable.

Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and operational standards at all

times.

Process Improvement & Reporting

Build and maintain a dashboard of key warehouse KPIs: cost vs AOP, space

utilisation, inventory accuracy, ageing stock, and cycle count completion.

Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and commercial teams for smooth

supply flow.

Support scaling of warehouse operations as we expand to new

geographies.

Ideal Candidate

14 years of experience in warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or

manufacturing operations.

Graduate from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 college (any discipline).

Hands-on operator willing to be on the floor, not just behind a screen.

Strong sense of ownership; self-starter who doesn't wait to be told what to fix.

Comfortable working with data, Excel, and operational dashboards to track

KPIs.

Good understanding of inventory management principles including FIFO,

cycle counting, and stock ageing.

Strong communication and coordination skills; can work across functions

effectively.

Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is a plus.

Why Join Native

Build and own warehouse operations for a fast-growing consumer product

brand from the ground up.

High ownership, steep learning curve, and direct exposure to leadership early

in your career.

Be part of a mission-driven team that cares deeply about product quality and

customer experience.

Competitive compensation and the chance to grow with the business.