Manager- Warehouse

IMI; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc, a global specialist engineering company, seeks an experienced Stores/Warehouse Manager for its Chennai site. The role covers incoming, storage, issue, inventory accounting and shipment processes within a ERP-driven environment.

You will oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, maintain accurate inventory, perform cycle counts, implement layout improvements and drive continuous improvement, 5S and safety standards, while collaborating across functions to meet business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15+ years of experience in Stores/Warehouse Management.
• Experience with SAP/IFS or ERP MM module is mandatory.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts.
• Plan and implement warehouse layout improvements and automation.
• Ensure FIFO and shelf-life audits are conducted monthly.
• Drive 5S and visual management; ensure HSE standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP/ERP MM

Excel

Power BI

Job description

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world — creating lasting impact for everyone.

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world — creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Process Automation is a world leading provider of flow control solutions for critical applications across the Energy, Marine and Pharmaceutical markets.

Role Overview

• To take care of incoming, Storage, Issue, inventory accounting and shipment process of Warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch to ensure seamless operations
• Ensuring that all materials are properly identified and stored in proper location and locations are updated in the ERP system
• Ensure that stock inventory is carried out in a timely manner by doing cycle count and annual physical inventories and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Improve warehouse layout, storage utilization, and material flow.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem solving to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drive digitalization and warehouse automation initiatives
• Identify Capex requirement and implement on time
• Adherence of internal timelines on goods receipt, material kitting, packing and shipment.
• Ensuring there is no customer complaints due to packing and shipments
• Preparing SOP/Work instructions for each activity and validate time to time.
• Packing various types of products properly as per SOP/WI/ customer requirements.
• Maintaining standards of Health, Safety and Security in the work environment.
• Drive hazard reporting and corrective actions
• Develop team capabilities through training and coaching. Motivating and encouraging the team to ensure productivity targets are met
• Having a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these
• Planning and arranging packing materials on time
• Interdepartmental coordination for effective completion of activity
• Ensuring Shelf-life items audit is carried out on monthly basis and follow FIFO
• Handling statutory audits and ensuring there is no observations in audit
• Work together to plan, monitor and review work objectives and overall contribution to the organization
• Maintain 5S and visual management

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Stores/Warehouse Management.
• Experience with SAP / IFS or any ERP Material Management module is mandatory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Key competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving operational objectives.
• Experience in managing and supervising contract workforce.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and drive continuous improvement initiatives