Logistics and Warehouse Manager

Sensata Technologies; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensata Technologies in Chennai seeks a Logistics Manager to plan and control the flow of materials and information from origin to delivery. The role coordinates daily logistics operations, maintains inventory, and liaises with suppliers and customers to ensure timely, cost-efficient fulfillment.

You will monitor metrics, optimize routes, and lead a team to meet targets while ensuring compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the flow of materials, products, services and related systems information from origin to delivery
• Coordinate daily logistics operations to meet goals
• Manage inventory levels and reconcile stock
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and customers
• Monitor costs, delivery times and transport efficiency
• Oversee warehouse layout, routes, and shipment processing
• Develop and monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery and inventory accuracy

Skills

Lead, coach, and develop team members

Accountability

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Time management

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the planning and controlling of the flow of materials, products, services and related systems information from point of origin to point of delivery.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and timely implementation of all logistics daily operational goals
• Support inventory management consisting of reconciling and maintaining inventory
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations other requirements
• Recruits, trains, develops, coaches, and manages team to ensure priorities and deliverables are met

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular reconciliation and cycle counting.
• Ensure optimal stock levels to support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Oversee warehouse layout, storage optimization, material handling, and space utilization.
• Manage transportation providers, freight forwarding activities, and delivery performance.
• Plan and optimize transportation routes and shipment execution.
• Monitor transportation costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising service.
• Liaise with suppliers, carriers, manufacturers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor KPIs such:
  • On-time delivery
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Warehouse productivity
  • Freight cost
  • Customer service performance

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