Assistant Manager - Operations

A.P. Moller Maersk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Bengaluru seeks an Assistant Manager Operations to lead day-to-day warehouse activities, inbound/outbound, inventory, staffing, and customer service support. You will ensure SLA adherence, safety, and continuous improvement while managing costs and productivity.

The role requires 7–10 years of warehouse/contract logistics experience with hands-on knowledge of WMS and SAP, and exposure to B2B, retail, or finished goods warehousing.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of warehouse/contract logistics experience.
• Experience in WMS, SAP, Inventory Control, and Team Handling.
• Exposure to B2B, Retail, Consumer or Finished Goods warehousing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inbound, outbound, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure timely order fulfilment as per agreed SLAs.
• Monitor throughput and productivity targets daily.
• Coordinate with transporters and internal teams for smooth dispatch operations.
• Ensure efficient space utilization and warehouse capacity management.
• Lead warehouse supervisors and contract labour.
• Prepare manpower deployment plans and shift rosters.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline of the workforce.
• Support RCA and CAPA for operational deviations.
• Ensure compliance with Maersk HSE standards and warehouse SOPs.
• Identify process improvements and drive productivity initiatives.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Control

People Management

Customer Handling

WMS/SAP Knowledge

MS Excel Reporting

Problem Solving RCA

Lean Continuous Improvement

Safety Compliance Management

Education

Any Graduate or Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

Job Description (JD) - JL3 Assistant Manager Operations

Location: Bengaluru, India

Qualifications

• Any Graduate or Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred

Experience

• 7-10 years of warehouse/contract logistics experience.
• Experience in WMS, SAP, Inventory Control, and Team Handling.
• Exposure to B2B, Retail, Consumer or Finished Goods warehousing preferred.

Position Purpose

To lead day-to-day warehouse operations including inbound, outbound, inventory, manpower management, customer service support, safety, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring SLA adherence, productivity, quality, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Management

• Supervise daily inbound, outbound, put-away, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure timely execution of customer orders as per agreed SLAs.
• Monitor throughput and productivity targets daily.
• Coordinate with transporters and internal teams for smooth dispatch operations.
• Ensure efficient space utilization and warehouse capacity management.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and periodic stock verification.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and ensure timely closure.
• Monitor inventory ageing, damaged stock, and non-moving inventory.
• Ensure proper system transactions in WMS/SAP.

Team Management

• Lead warehouse supervisors and contract labour.
• Prepare manpower deployment plans and shift rosters.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline of the workforce.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and team briefings.
• Support employee training and skill development.

Customer Service SLA Management

• Act as the first point of contact for operational escalations.
• Ensure order fulfilment KPIs are achieved.
• Provide timely updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Support RCA and CAPA preparation for operational deviations.

Safety, Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Maersk HSE standards and warehouse SOPs.
• Conduct safety audits and maintain 5S standards.
• Ensure adherence to customer compliance requirements.
• Report and investigate safety incidents and near misses.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Drive productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Reduce operational waste, rework, and overtime.
• Participate in Kaizen and Lean initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy 99.5%
• Order Fulfilment SLA 99%
• Picking Accuracy 99.8%
• On-Time Dispatch 99%
• Productivity Achievemen 100% Plan
• Safety Compliance - Zero LTIs
• Overtime Control- Within approved Budget
• Audit Compliance- 100% Closure

Required Skills

• Warehouse Operations Management
• Inventory Control Reconciliation
• People Management
• Customer Handling
• WMS/SAP Knowledge
• MS Excel Reporting
• Problem Solving RCA
• Lean Continuous Improvement
• Safety Compliance Management

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