Material Management Lead (Off-Role)

Danfoss; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Material Management Lead (Off-Role) in Chennai, India, to oversee warehouse operations, material planning, and inventory control within a manufacturing setting.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure timely material availability for production, and drive process improvements using Lean/CI practices while maintaining strong ERP/SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in Warehouse Operations or Material Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management and inventory control.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems and material master management.
• Proven leadership and performance management capabilities.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory optimization, stock audits, and cycle counting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Excel and operational reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, inventory, and material management operations.
• Ensure timely material availability for production requirements.
• Drive inventory accuracy, stock control, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Oversee goods receipt, storage, picking, issuance, dispatch, and replenishment activities.
• Manage cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Suppliers to mitigate material shortages.
• Maintain ERP/SAP inventory transactions and material master accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in warehouse and material processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and material management teams while driving accountability and performance.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Material management

SAP/ERP

Team leadership

Analytics

KPI management

Excel

Lean/CI

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

As a Material Management Lead (Off-Role), you will ensure seamless material flow, inventory accuracy, and warehouse efficiency to support uninterrupted production and on-time delivery. Through effective team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, you will contribute to operational excellence, inventory optimization, and cost efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead warehouse, inventory, and material management operations.
• Ensure timely material availability for production requirements.
• Drive inventory accuracy, stock control, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Oversee goods receipt, storage, picking, issuance, dispatch, and replenishment activities.
• Manage cycle counts, stock audits, and inventory reconciliations.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Suppliers to mitigate material shortages.
• Maintain ERP/SAP inventory transactions and material master accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in warehouse and material processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and material management teams while driving accountability and performance.

What We’re Looking For

• 7-8 years of experience in Warehouse Operations, Material Management, Inventory Control, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, material planning, and logistics operations.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems, inventory transactions, and material master management.
• Proven team leadership, people management, and performance management capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in inventory optimization, stock audits, cycle counting, and KPI management.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and operational reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence practices.

What You’ll Get from Us

You’ll have the opportunity to lead a critical material management function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll gain exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations while enhancing your leadership, warehouse management, and inventory optimization expertise in a culture focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.