Manager - Warehouse

Novopor Advanced Science; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novopor Advanced Science in Visakhapatnam is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee receipt, storage, and dispatch of chemicals and finished goods. You will ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance, maintain traceability, and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure seamless material flow.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and inventory control skills with ERP experience (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• Experience in managing receipt, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and finished goods.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of raw materials, solvents, hazardous chemicals, and finished goods.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, EHS, and statutory regulations (Hazchem, MSDS, PESO, Factory Act).
• Maintain accurate inventory control (FIFO/FEFO/Batch-wise traceability).
• Coordinate with Production, QC, Procurement, and Dispatch for smooth material flow.
• Ensure proper storage conditions (segregation, temperature control, incompatibility management).
• Lead periodic stock audits, reconciliation, and MIS reporting.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs: inventory accuracy, dispatch TAT, losses, damages, and near-miss incidents.
• Implement 5S, material identification, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Manage warehouse team, contractors, and forklift operations.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material movement.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Team leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Inventory control

Planning & Organisational Skills

Analytical & problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision-making ability

Time management

Education

MBA / MSc (Chemistry)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage receipt, storage, handling, and dispatch of raw materials, solvents, hazardous chemicals, and finished goods.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, EHS, and statutory regulations (Hazchem, MSDS, PESO, Factory Act).
• Maintain accurate inventory control (FIFO/FEFO/Batch-wise traceability).
• Coordinate with Production, QC, Procurement, and Dispatch for smooth material flow.
• Ensure proper storage conditions (segregation, temperature control, incompatibility management).
• Lead periodic stock audits, reconciliation, and MIS reporting.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs: inventory accuracy, dispatch TAT, losses, damages, and near-miss incidents.
• Implement 5S,material identification, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Manage warehouse team, contractors, and forklift operations.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material movement.

Competencies:

• Safety-first mindset
• Technical / Functional Competencies
• Planning & Organizational Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Inventory control & accuracy
• Process discipline
• Team leadership
• Cross-functional coordination
• Accountability and ownership, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Decision-making ability, Time management, Integrity and compliance mindset

Qualification: M.B.A./M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Nature of Experience:

• 8 to 15 years Warehouse experience in Fine chemicals, Specialty chemicals, Batch process industry.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling and statutory compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).
• Good leadership, planning, and coordination skills.