Head of Warehouse & Logistics (Agra)

Oswaal Books; Agra District; Vor Ort; INR 3.500.000 - 6.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oswaal Books is seeking a seasoned Head of Warehouse & Logistics to lead end-to-end warehousing and distribution across B2B and B2C channels in India. You will oversee returns, specimen distribution, inventory control, and logistics vendor management while driving efficiency with ERP, automation, and AI tools.

The role requires a strong track record in warehouse leadership, inventory accuracy, and cost management, with experience in publishing or FMCG a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 10-12 years in warehousing and logistics with hands-on leadership of a large, multi-function warehouse.
• Experience with both B2B distribution and e-commerce fulfilment.
• Proven track record in inventory accuracy and process discipline.
• Comfort with ERP or WMS systems and a keen interest in automation and AI.

Aufgaben

• Oversee B2B & B2C fulfilment ensuring accurate and timely dispatch.
• Manage returns processing for B2B and B2C with credit note coordination.
• Handle specimen distribution to teachers across India.
• Supervise stock inwarding, placement and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor courier and transporter performance; onboard new vendors and negotiate terms.
• Lead vertical heads and establish supervision structures across warehouse operations.
• Drive efficiency through ERP/order management systems, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Monitor warehouse P&L and identify cost-saving opportunities with corrective actions.
• Analyse stock movement and ageing inventory to guide sale or return actions.
• Expand vendor network and manage vendor agreements and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

ERP/WMS proficiency

Inventory management

Automation & AI interest

Vendor management

Team development

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Order management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Roles & Responsibilities Head of Warehouse & Logistics

• B2B & B2C Fulfilment: Ensure accurate and timely dispatch of orders to dealers, distributors, and online customers.
• Returns Management: Oversee timely processing of B2B and B2C returns, including credit note coordination.
• Specimen Distribution: Manage annual specimen book distribution to teachers across India.
• Inventory Management: Oversee stock inwarding, placement, and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and minimise stock variance.
• Logistics Management: Monitor courier and transporter performance, onboard new vendors, and negotiate competitive rates and service terms.
• Team Leadership: Lead vertical heads and establish an effective supervision structure across warehouse operations.
• Technology & Process Improvement: Enhance operational efficiency through ERP and order management systems, automation, and AI.
• P&L and Cost Management: Monitor warehouse P&L, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and implement corrective actions to reduce operating costs month on month.
• Inventory Analysis: Analyse stock movement and ageing inventory to drive appropriate sale or return actions.
• Vendor Management & Agreements: Expand the vendor network to improve commercial terms, delivery service, and payment conditions, while ensuring ownership of vendor agreements and related legal documentation.

What you bring

• 10-12 years in warehousing and logistics, including 3+ years heading a large, multi‑function warehouse.
• Experience with both B2B distribution and e-commerce fulfilment.
• A strong track record in inventory accuracy and process discipline.
• Comfort with ERP or WMS systems and a keen interest in automation and AI.
• Proven ability to lead and develop blue‑collar teams.
• Experience in publishing, FMCG, retail or e-commerce is a plus.