Manager - Warehouse & Logistics

Saint-Gobain India Private Limited; Thane; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain India Private Limited is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager in Thane, India, to manage and control warehouse operations efficiently. The role requires overseeing inward, storage, inventory management, and dispatch planning while ensuring compliance and cost optimization.

Ideal candidates should have a graduate degree, along with 7–12 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3–5 years in a handling role in a manufacturing setup. Strong skills in ERP, inventory systems, and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in warehouse operations.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in independent warehouse handling role.
• Experience in manufacturing setup preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inward and outward material movements.
• Ensure accurate stock accounting and conduct regular cycle counts.
• Optimize vehicle utilization and dispatch planning.
• Enforce safety compliance and discipline among personnel.
• Track and report operational KPIs and prepare reports.

Skills

Operational planning ability

ERP proficiency

Knowledge of inventory control systems

Leadership & labour handling capability

Cost-conscious mindset

Documentation and reporting skills

Integrity and control orientation

Education

Graduate (Mandatory)

Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics (Preferred)

Tools

SAP

Tally

Job description

Role Objective

To independently manage and control all warehouse operations including inward, storage, inventory management, dispatch planning, compliance, and cost optimization, ensuring uninterrupted production support and timely dispatch to customers and inter-unit locations.

Key Responsibilities

• A. Warehouse Operations Management
  • Oversee daily inward and outward material movements.
  • Ensure proper unloading, verification, and GRN processing.
  • Plan and supervise dispatch activities including vehicle scheduling.
  • Ensure no unnecessary double handling or secondary transport movements.
  • Maintain efficient warehouse layout and space utilization.
  • Ensure FIFO / FEFO compliance where applicable.
  • Coordinate closely with Production, Purchase, and Planning teams.
• B. Inventory Control & ERP Management
  • Ensure accurate stock accounting in ERP (SAP / Tally / In-house ERP).
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and monthly physical stock verification.
  • Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
  • Monitor ageing inventory and slow-moving materials.
  • Ensure proper batch tracking and documentation.
• C. Dispatch & Transport Compliance
  • Ensure only fully covered, compliant vehicles are used for dispatch.
  • Verify vehicle condition before loading.
  • Ensure proper loading supervision and sealing procedures.
  • Avoid pilferage risks through strict gate control.
  • Optimize vehicle utilization and dispatch planning.
  • Monitor and control transport costs.
• D. Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Enforce warehouse SOPs strictly.
  • Ensure safety compliance (PPE, fire safety, forklift safety).
  • Control unauthorized personnel movement in loading areas.
  • Ensure discipline among contract labour and transport drivers.
  • Ensure compliance with pollution control norms (if applicable).
• E. Cost Control & Efficiency
  • Reduce idle labour time and loading delays.
  • Avoid secondary transport costs due to poor planning.
  • Optimize manpower deployment.
  • Track and report operational KPIs.
• F. Team Management
  • Lead warehouse supervisors and operators.
  • Monitor contractor performance.
  • Enforce discipline and productivity standards.
  • Conduct periodic performance reviews.
  • Train team on SOPs and compliance requirements.
• G. Reporting & MIS
  • Prepare and submit daily inward & outward report.
  • Stock statement & variance report.
  • Transport utilization report.
  • Damage / shortage report.
  • Monthly inventory reconciliation report.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy = 99%
• Zero dispatch through non-compliant vehicles
• Reduction in double transport movements
• On-time dispatch performance
• Controlled warehouse operating cost
• Zero pilferage incidents
• No major audit non-conformities

Required Qualifications

Graduate (Mandatory). Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain / Logistics (Preferred). 7–12 years of experience in warehouse operations. Minimum 3–5 years in independent WH handling role. Experience in manufacturing setup preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong operational planning ability
• ERP proficiency
• Knowledge of inventory control systems
• Leadership & labour handling capability
• Cost-conscious mindset
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• High integrity and control orientation

Preferred Attributes

• Experience handling multi-unit dispatch
• Exposure to hazardous material handling
• Knowledge of 5S / Lean practices
• Strong coordination and escalation discipline

Working Conditions

Based at plant warehouse. Responsible for complete WH control including loading bays. May require extended hours during peak dispatch days.