Lead Warehouse

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Group Medical Insurance

Insurance benefits: accident & life

Job summary

Henkel India (Adhesive Technologies, Logistics / Supply Chain) seeks a Deputy Manager Materials Management in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. You will oversee 3PL warehouse operations, governance, and contract management to ensure service levels and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes SAP WM/EWM, WMS and EDI proficiency, plus data analytics, risk management and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence across the warehouse network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in warehouse operations and supply chain processes.
• Experience managing 3PL providers, contracts and SLAs.
• Strong knowledge of SAP WM/EWM, WMS and EDI technologies.
• Proven ability to analyse performance and drive cost savings.
• SHEQ knowledge, audits, risk mitigation and RCA/CAPA experience.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and govern 3PL warehouse operations to meet service levels and contracts.
• Drive KPI performance: inventory accuracy, cost control, quality, safety, service.
• Lead 3PL governance, contracts, SLAs, pricing and lifecycle activities.
• Oversee warehouse financials: invoices, budgets, spend analysis, cost-saving opportunities.
• Utilize SAP/WMS/EDI and automation tools to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Lead continuous improvement and standardization across the network.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance, audits, risk assessments, RCA/CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and use analytics for strategic decisions and onboarding new facilities.

Skills

Warehouse operations

3PL management

KPI management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP WM/EWM

WMS

EDI

Warehouse automation

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Logistics / Supply Chain India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time Regular

• Manage and govern 3PL warehouse operations to ensure adherence to service levels, company policies, operational standards, and contractual commitments.
• Drive warehouse performance through KPI management, including inventory accuracy, cost control, quality compliance, safety performance, and service excellence.
• Lead 3PL partner governance and contract management by conducting regular performance reviews, managing SLAs, pricing agreements, and contract lifecycle activities.
• Oversee warehouse financials and cost optimization through invoice validation, budget monitoring, spend analysis, and identification of cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure effective utilization of warehouse systems and technologies, including SAP, WMS, EDI, and automation tools, to enhance operational efficiency and visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity enhancement, process standardization, operational excellence, and supply chain optimization.
• Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management by maintaining SHEQ standards, supporting audits, conducting risk assessments, and implementing RCA/CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and leverage data analytics to support strategic decision‑making, warehouse network optimization, space utilization, and successful onboarding of new warehouse facilities.

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, warehouse footprint optimization, and supply chain processes.
• Experience managing 3PL providers, negotiating contracts, monitoring SLAs/KPIs, and driving service excellence.
• Strong knowledge of SAP (WM/EWM), WMS, EDI, warehouse automation technologies, Advanced Excel, and Power BI.
• Ability to analyze operational performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, implement process improvements, and drive operational excellence.
• Knowledge of SHEQ standards, audit management, regulatory compliance, RCA/CAPA methodologies, and risk mitigation practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation, influencing, problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional stakeholder management skills.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender‑neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Best‑in‑class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual groannual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.

JOB ID:26100382

Job Locations:India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well‑known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate and the company. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company. Here you will get further information on our training programs.

India, Kurkumbh, Adhesive Technologies, Logistics / Supply Chain

India, Kurkumbh, Adhesive Technologies, Logistics / Supply Chain

India, Kurkumbh, Adhesive Technologies, Logistics / Supply Chain

Deputy Manager Materials Management

India, Kurkumbh, Adhesive Technologies, Logistics / Supply Chain

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