Assistant Manager Warehouse

Overview

Manage end-to-end warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment, covering inventory control, safe material handling, Kanban execution, team performance and continuous improvement of warehouse processes.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage receiving, storage, material handling, inventory control, material issuance and finished goods dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts, physical verification, reconciliation, Kanban management and timely resolution of replenishment and material flow issues.
• Ensure full compliance with EHS, QMS, statutory warehousing requirements, ERP transactions and warehouse security standards to protect people, inventory and company assets.
• Develop efficient warehouse layouts, storage systems and operational processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Plan, assign, supervise, train, mentor and develop warehouse personnel, encouraging accountability, teamwork, field knowledge and a safe working culture.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs, analyze operational performance, maintain system transaction accuracy and prepare weekly/monthly reports to support management decision-making.
• Lead customer order execution by coordinating with Customer Service Representatives to establish and communicate delivery commitments and ensure consistent on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, Production and Quality teams to drive seamless execution of customer orders and meet business objectives.
• Monitor and report weekly On Time To Customer and On Time To Warehouse metrics, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for delivery deviations.
• Develop and manage monthly, weekly and daily production plans to optimize equipment utilization, improve operational efficiency and support customer demand fulfillment.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Warehouse Management and Production Planning, including leading medium to large-sized teams in manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Basic proficiency in an ERP system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Practical knowledge of warehouse management procedures, inventory control, cycle counting, material handling and Kanban systems.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.