Warehouse Manager

Wabtec; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead all warehouse activities, ensure perpetual inventory accuracy, and support production through reliable material availability.

The role focuses on improving inventory turns, traceability, line feeding, and warehouse layout optimization, while maintaining strict procedure compliance and reporting stock discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse operations.
• Strong inventory control and accuracy expertise.
• Proven ability to improve inventory turns.
• Experience with WMS/ERP reporting.
• Familiarity with material flow and line feeding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure warehouse activities follow procedures.
• Maintain control on perpetual inventory and stock accuracy.
• Conduct inventory analysis and improve inventory turns.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production lines.
• Use WMS/ERP and publish stock reports.
• Optimize layout, tracing, and kitting processes.
• Lead warehouse team and maintain morale.
• Coordinate with SCM, production, logistics teams.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

WMS/ERP usage

Material planning

Process improvement

Tools

WMS/ERP

Job description

Key missions of the position:

• Lead warehouse operations to ensure inventory accuracy, efficient material flow, and production support.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, traceability, and warehouse efficiency.
• Ensure zero production disruption through effective material availability and line feeding.

Measurement

Q (Quality):

• Inventory accuracy (>99.5%)
• Warehouse process compliance

C (Cost):

• Inventory turn improvement
• Reduction in excess / ageing stock

D (Delivery):

• Zero line stoppages due to material shortages
• Timely material availability

Additional KPIs:

• Warehouse efficiency improvement
• Traceability enhancement

Main responsibilities:

Warehouse Operations Management

• Ensure all warehouse activities are executed as per procedures.
• Maintain strong control on perpetual inventory and stock accuracy.

Inventory Management

• Conduct inventory analysis and improve inventory turns.
• Take actions to control ageing and excess inventory.

Material Flow & Line Feeding

• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to production lines.
• Improve line feeding systems.

Systems & Reporting

• Ensure WMS/ERP usage and maintain inventory reports.
• Publish stock accuracy and discrepancy reports.

Warehouse Optimization

• Improve traceability, locator mapping, and kitting processes.
• Optimize warehouse layout and operations.

Team Management

• Lead warehouse team and improve performance and morale.

Ensure proper manpower utilization

Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure adherence to corporate guidelines and reporting standards.
• Coordinate with SCM, production, and logistics teams.