Logistics and Warehouse Manager

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

Job summary

Sensata Technologies, Inc. in Chennai, IN is seeking a Logistics Manager responsible for planning and controlling material flow from origin to delivery. The role includes meeting daily logistics goals and coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure timely service.

Responsibilities cover inventory reconciliation, team leadership, KPI monitoring, route planning, and cost control to support a global industrial technology agenda. Great for experienced logisticians in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the flow of materials, products, and related information from origin to delivery.
• Ensure effective and timely implementation of daily logistics goals.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and reconcile stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and customers.
• Oversee transportation providers and delivery performance.
• Plan and optimize transportation routes and shipments.
• Monitor costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Supply chain coordination

Vendor liaison

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chennai, IN

Full time

IRC98554

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 as:
• On-time delivery
• Inventory accuracy
• Warehouse productivity
• Freight cost
• Customer service performance

Smarter Together

• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

Sensing is what we do.

In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

• Learn more at Sensata.com and follow Sensata Technologies on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sensata-technologies/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SensataTechnologies) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sensatatechnologies/) and X (https://twitter.com/Sensata) .

Note to applicants for positions in the United States:

• Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• View the ”Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) ” Poster.
• Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)

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Diversity Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging (https://www.sensata.com/sites/default/files/a/Sensata%20DEI%20Policy%20FINAL.pdf) and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.

Note to applicants for positions in the United States:

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affir mative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

View The EEO is the Law poster https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm and its supplement https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf