Manager - Operations

A.P. Moller Maersk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily grocery/FMCG warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory, on-time order fulfillment, and strict safety and SOP adherence.

This role requires 10+ years' experience, strong WMS/SAP proficiency, vendor management, and leadership to drive efficiency across dark stores and cold-chain processes. Collaboration with procurement and sales is essential to maintain stock levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven 10+ years managing grocery or FMCG warehouse operations, preferably with fresh produce or cold chain.
• Strong experience in WMS, SAP, and inventory control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Implement and optimize processes to meet daily order fulfillment goals.
• Ensure timely sorting, grading, transformation, and delivery while maintaining stock for dark stores.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including cold chain handling within cut-off timelines and SOP adherence.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and audits.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to forecast and manage stock levels.
• Ensure timely inventory liquidation (damaged/expired) per SOP and customer SLA.
• Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff, including pickers, packers, and inventory personnel.
• Manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing during peak periods.
• Coordinate with vendors for resources like contract staff, security, and transportation.
• Leverage WMS to track inventory and orders; train staff on tools.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

WMS

SAP

Job description

APM Terminals

Role Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a warehouse handling direct-to-consumer distribution. This role ensures seamless order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and efficient warehouse operations while meeting customer satisfaction goals and adhering to safety and compliance standards. The role also ensures timely sorting, grading, transformation, and distribution of products to dark stores while maintaining quality, cold chain integrity, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Implement and optimize processes to meet daily order fulfillment goals.
• Ensure timely sorting, grading, transformation, and delivery while maintaining stock availability for all dark stores.
• Handle complete day-to-day warehouse operations, including cold chain management, within defined cut-off timelines while ensuring quality and SOP adherence.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and audits.
• Manage inventory accuracy and share daily stock audit reports.
• Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to forecast and manage stock levels.
• Ensure timely inventory liquidation (damaged and expired) as per SOP and customer SLA.
• Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff, including pickers, packers, and inventory personnel.
• Manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing during peak periods.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely availability of resources such as contract associates, security staff, and transportation.
• Leverage warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory and orders efficiently.
• Ensure staff are properly trained on WMS and other operational technology tools.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor bills as per PR/PO process in SAP.
• Ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered on time to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Address and resolve any order discrepancies or operational issues promptly.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met.
• Review vendor invoices thoroughly to ensure accuracy in calculations, rates, and supporting documentation, verifying alignment with contracts, SLAs, or purchase orders.
• Enforce adherence to safety standards and operational regulations within the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, health standards, and cold chain handling requirements.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, delivery timelines, inventory turnover, and productivity.
• Ensure daily KPIs agreed with the customer are achieved and presented during daily operational reviews.
• Track productivity across warehouse processes and minimize process waste to control variable costs.
• Use operational data and insights to identify improvement opportunities.

Required Experience Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience of 10+ years managing grocery or FMCG warehouse operations, preferably involving fresh produce or cold chain logistics.
• Strong experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), SAP, and inventory control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational abilities.