Warehouse Manager For Racked FMCG Warehouse

Kumar Enterprises; Puducherry; Vor Ort; INR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kumar Enterprises in Puducherry is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to own the end-to-end operations, including racking, stock accuracy, dispatch, and supervising the workforce. You will report to the owner with clear, accurate information.

The role requires hands-on leadership of a 20+ team, strict FIFO and stock audits, and close coordination with factory receipts and depots. A background in FMCG/3PL warehousing and strong Excel/Sheets skills are essential for daily MIS and reporting.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of warehouse experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Hands-on pallet racking warehouse experience (bin locations).
• Experience in FMCG, 3PL, or manufacturing warehouses.
• Proven ability to lead a 20+ person team.
• Strong knowledge of FIFO, stock audits, and damage handling.

Aufgaben

• Racking & storage management with bin locations and accurate location recording.
• Maintain 100% stock accuracy and conduct cycle counts.
• Inward receipts and dispatch planning with on-time documentation.
• Lead supervisors and labour; allocate shifts and monitor targets.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and compliance; prepare MIS reports.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Stock control

FIFO tracking

Warehouse operations

Tamil communication

Ausbildung

Graduate in any discipline

Logistics / Supply chain degree preferred

Tools

Excel / Google Sheets

WMS exposure

SAP exposure

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager who can take full ownership of the warehouse: racking and storage, stock accuracy, dispatch, and the supervisors and workforce. The person who joins must be able to run the operation independently and report to the owner with clear, accurate information.

Key Responsibilities

Racking & Storage

• Manage a G+5 pallet racking system with defined bin locations (row, column, level)
• Ensure every pallet is put away in the correct bin and the location is recorded accurately
• Plan space usage, put-away, and picking to keep the warehouse organized and avoid congestion
• Enforce FIFO by batch, production date, and MRP
• Ensure safe forklift / reach truck movement and racking load safety

Inventory & Stock Control

• Maintain 100% stock accuracy between physical stock and records
• Conduct regular cycle counts and month-end physical stock audits
• Track good vs. damaged stock and handle damage segregation and reporting
• Reconcile stock with client records and resolve differences quickly

Inward & Dispatch

• Plan and supervise daily receipts from the factory and dispatches to depots
• Coordinate vehicle placement, loading, and documentation without delays
• Ensure dispatch accuracy (right SKU, batch, quantity)

People Management

• Lead supervisors, forklift operators, and loading/unloading labour
• Allocate shifts and daily work, and hold supervisors accountable for targets
• Maintain discipline, attendance, and productivity on the floor
• Resolve worker issues firmly and fairly, without escalating everything to the owner
• Train new staff on racking, stock procedures, and safety

Compliance, Safety & Reporting

• Prepare daily/weekly MIS on stock, inward, dispatch, damages, and manpower
• Ensure housekeeping, fire safety, and PPE compliance
• Be ready for client audits and inspections at any time

Requirements

• 5+ years of warehouse experience, with at least 2 years as Warehouse Manager / In-charge
• Mandatory: hands-on experience managing a pallet racking warehouse with bin locations
• Experience in FMCG, 3PL, or manufacturing warehouses preferred
• Proven experience leading a team of 20+ workers and supervisors
• Strong knowledge of FIFO, batch tracking, stock audits, and damage handling
• Working knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets (WMS or SAP exposure is a plus)
• Good communication in Tamil; English and Hindi preferred
• Graduate in any discipline; diploma/degree in logistics or supply chain is a plus