Warehouse Engineer (Inventory Management)

Hyva; Mumbai; Vor Ort; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hyva is seeking an Engineer - Warehouse to lead end-to-end warehouse and inventory operations in Mumbai. The role covers receiving, storage, line feeding, dispatch, and material movement, with strong emphasis on accuracy and process optimization.

The candidate should bring 4-5 years of experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing, proficiency in WMS, SAP/Infor LN, Advanced Excel, and Power BI, and a hands-on approach to improve warehouse productivity and data-driven decisions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4-5 years of warehouse/inventory experience in automobile, construction machinery, heavy equipment, or engineering manufacturing industries.
• Strong hands-on experience in warehouse and inventory management.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems, working knowledge of SAP and/or Infor LN.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel, Power BI, and data visualization.
• Exposure to AI, automation, predictive analytics, or digital warehouse technologies is a plus.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work closely with Production, PPC, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, inspection coordination, storage, picking, kitting, line feeding, dispatch, and material movement.
• Ensure smooth material flow from receiving to production/customer dispatch.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage locations, material handling, and space utilization.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO practices and ensure warehouse safety and 5S standards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy across raw materials, components, WIP, and finished goods; conduct cycle counts and audits.
• Operate and monitor WMS for all warehouse transactions and ensure transaction accuracy.
• Perform SAP and/or Infor LN warehouse/inventory transactions and coordinate with IT/ERP teams.
• Coordinate inbound material receiving, put-away, and storage; monitor GRN/receiving transactions.
• Implement line-side replenishment, picking, and kitting; monitor shortages and escalations.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for warehouse performance; analyze inventory value and stock aging.
• Apply Advanced Excel for reporting, reconciliation, and planning; automate repetitive reports.
• Identify opportunities for AI, automation, and digital transformation in the warehouse.

Kenntnisse

WMS

SAP

Infor LN

Advanced Excel

Power BI

AI-enabled tools

Analytics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Infor LN

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Engineer - Warehouse to manage and improve end-to-end warehouse and inventory operations. The role will be responsible for inventory accuracy, material movement, warehouse processes, WMS, ERP transactions, stock control, cycle counting, and coordination with Supply Chain, Production, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams.

The ideal candidate should have 4-5 years of experience in the automobile, construction machinery, heavy equipment, or engineering manufacturing industry and strong hands-on knowledge of WMS, SAP and/or Infor LN, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools.

MAIN TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End Warehouse Management

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations covering receiving, inspection coordination, storage, picking, kitting, line feeding, dispatch, and material movement.
• Ensure smooth and timely material flow from receiving to production/customer dispatch.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage locations, material handling, and space utilization.
• Ensure proper identification, segregation, preservation, and traceability of materials.
• Maintain FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety and 5S standards.

Inventory Management & Control

• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy across raw materials, components, WIP, and finished goods.
• Monitor physical stock against ERP/WMS inventory.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, stock verification, and physical inventory audits.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Support inventory optimization and working-capital improvement initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels to support uninterrupted production.

WMS Management

• Operate and monitor Warehouse Management System (WMS) for all warehouse transactions.
• Ensure accurate system transactions for:
• Goods receipt
• Put-away
• Stock transfer
• Picking
• Dispatch
• Stock adjustments
• Monitor WMS transaction accuracy and resolve system/process-related issues.
• Support WMS process improvements, automation, and implementation projects.
• Ensure system inventory and physical inventory remain aligned.

ERP – SAP / Infor LN

• Perform and monitor warehouse and inventory transactions in SAP and/or Infor LN.
• Ensure accuracy of material master, storage locations, inventory status, and transaction data.
• Coordinate with IT/ERP teams to resolve system issues.
• Support ERP/WMS integration and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates for all material movements.

Material Receipt & Storage

• Coordinate inbound material receiving and documentation.
• Ensure received materials are correctly identified and routed for inspection where required.
• Ensure proper put-away and location management.
• Monitor pending GRN/receiving transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are stored according to defined handling and preservation requirements.

Material Issue, Picking & Line Feeding

• Ensure timely picking and issue of materials as per production requirements.
• Coordinate with Production/PPC to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Implement efficient line-side material replenishment and kitting processes.
• Monitor shortages and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Reduce material handling time and unnecessary movements.

Inventory Accuracy & Audit

• Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs.
• Conduct cycle counting based on ABC classification and inventory criticality.
• Analyze root causes of stock discrepancies.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal, customer, and statutory inventory audits.

Power BI & Data Analytics

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for warehouse and inventory performance.
• Track and analyze:
• Inventory accuracy
• Inventory value
• Stock aging
• Warehouse utilization
• Picking accuracy
• Material shortages
• Dispatch performance
• Cycle count accuracy
• Slow/non-moving inventory
• Warehouse productivity

Advanced Excel

• Use Advanced Excel for warehouse reporting, inventory analysis, reconciliation, and planning.
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards using:
• SUMIFS/COUNTIFS
• Conditional Formatting
• Power Query
• Advanced formulas
• Charts and dashboards
• Automate repetitive warehouse reports wherever possible.

AI & Digital Warehouse Transformation

• Identify opportunities to use AI, automation, and analytics to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Explore AI applications for:
• Inventory forecasting
• Stock optimization
• Demand-based replenishment
• Inventory discrepancy analysis
• Warehouse productivity analysis
• Predictive identification of potential shortages
• Automated reporting and data analysis
• Support digitalization initiatives and implementation of smart warehouse solutions.
• Ensure adherence to warehouse safety procedures and material-handling standards.
• Drive 5S, Kaizen, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material handling, warehouse space, process time, and operational waste.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower and material-handling equipment.
• Inventory accuracy %
• WMS transaction accuracy
• ERP transaction accuracy
• Cycle count accuracy
• Warehouse space utilization
• Picking accuracy
• Material availability to production
• GRN/receiving turnaround time
• Stock aging / slow-moving inventory
• Inventory value
• Line stoppage due to warehouse/material issues
• 5S and safety compliance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 4-5 years of relevant warehouse/inventory experience.
• Experience in Automobile, Construction Machinery, Heavy Equipment, Commercial Vehicles, or Engineering Manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in warehouse and inventory management.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP and/or Infor LN.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel.
• Hands-on experience in Power BI and data visualization.
• Exposure to AI, automation, predictive analytics, or digital warehouse technologies will be an advantage.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work closely with Production, PPC, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• WMS implementation or process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of Lean / Kaizen / 5S.
• Knowledge of barcode/RFID-based warehouse processes.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO, ABC analysis, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.
• Knowledge of material kitting and line-side delivery.
• Experience with warehouse layout and storage optimization.
• Strong data-driven approach to problem solving.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate should be capable of managing the complete warehouse and inventory cycle:

The candidate should be hands-on with warehouse operations as well as technology, with the ability to use WMS, SAP/Infor LN, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools to improve inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, material availability, and operational visibility.

NOTE: Kindly be informed that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.