VMI Warehouse Manager

JUSDA Supply Chain India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JUSDA Supply Chain India seeks an experienced professional to oversee end-to-end warehouse operations for manufacturing customers. The role covers inbound/outbound logistics, inventory control, safety, and day-to-day efficiency.

You will lead process design, KPI tracking, and compliance with import, customs and EHS standards, guiding a team through high-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Warehouse operation.
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise good judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and PPT.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse workflows (inbound, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, dispatch) and manage inventory & equipment to support manufacturing.
• Handle customer complaints, feedback and on-site customer communication; establish regular reporting routines and monitor KPIs.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy via cycle counts, apply FIFO/FEFO rules, and coordinate with internal teams & customers to avoid stock-outs.
• Ensure compliance with import regulations, customs documentation and FTWZ/SEZ rules; coordinate with brokers and authorities.
• Enforce EHS standards for warehouse operations, implement safety protocols, and maintain access controls.
• Participate in layout planning, roll out SOPs, build KPI tracking systems, and support new warehouse setup and improvements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for overseeing end-to-end warehouse operations for manufacturing customers. The role involves managing inbound and outbound logistics, inventory control, and day-to-day warehouse operations while ensuring high standards of safety, security, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse workflows (inbound, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, dispatch), manage inventory & equipment to support manufacturing, supervise daily activities for smooth material flow, and implement best practices to boost efficiency, reduce cost and improve service.

Reports & Customer Services

• Handle customer complaints, feedback and on-site customer communication; establish regular reporting routines, submit weekly/monthly warehouse reports & operational analysis, monitor key KPIs (inventory accuracy, on-time dispatch, productivity, damage ratio) and share MIS reports with management and customers.

Inventory & Material Management

• Maintain high inventory accuracy via cycle counts and periodic audits; apply FIFO/FEFO rules where applicable, monitor stock levels and coordinate with internal teams & customers to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory, and support VMI-model material replenishment aligned with production schedules.

Import & Customs Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with import regulations, customs documentation and applicable FTWZ / SEZ rules; coordinate with customs brokers, compliance teams and authorities to complete import clearance smoothly.

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Enforce EHS standards for warehouse operations; implement fire-safety, material-handling and emergency protocols, and maintain access controls to protect high-value inventory.

Warehouse Process Design & Performance Management

• Participate in warehouse layout planning to optimize space utilization; develop & roll out warehouse SOPs and QC mechanisms, build KPI tracking systems, take ownership of core operational KPIs, and support new warehouse setup, system improvements and operational-excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling of Warehouse operation
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise good judgement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office e.g. Word, excel and PPT.
• Ability to cope with repetitive or continuous support queries
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• More than 10 years’ experience in logistics or warehouse management.
• Experience in warehouse planning.
• Deep understanding of the industry and have resources of logistics service providers.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, organization, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Working experience in logistics/freight forwarding industry is a must