Warehouse Operations Lead

Maersk Line India Pvt Ltd; Haryana; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Line India Pvt Ltd in Haryana seeks an Operational Lead to supervise daily warehouse operations for direct-to-consumer distribution. You will oversee receiving, storage, order picking, packing and shipping while ensuring cold chain integrity, safety, and compliance, and achieving customer satisfaction.

The role requires 10+ years in grocery or FMCG warehouse operations, strong WMS and SAP experience, vendor management, and a track record of leading teams, optimizing processes, and meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• 10+ years managing grocery or FMCG warehouse operations, preferably involving fresh produce or cold chain logistics.
• Strong experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), SAP, and inventory control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and shipping. Optimize processes to meet daily goals and ensure cold chain integrity.
• Maintain inventory records with regular cycle counts and audits; collaborate with procurement and sales to forecast stock levels.
• Lead and train warehouse staff; manage shift schedules; coordinate with vendors for resources and SLA adherence.
• Utilize WMS and other tech tools; ensure staff are trained; process vendor bills per SAP and SOPs.
• Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered on time; manage vendor relationships and review invoices against contracts/SLAs.
• Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance within the warehouse and cold chain handling.
• Monitor and report KPIs (order accuracy, delivery timelines, turnover, productivity) and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

WMS

SAP

Inventory control

Job description

Operational Lead APM Terminals Job Overview - The Operational Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations of a warehouse handling direct-to-consumer distribution. This role ensures seamless order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and efficient warehouse operations while meeting customer satisfaction goals and adhering to safety and compliance standards. The role also ensures timely sorting, grading, transformation, and distribution of products to dark stores while maintaining quality, cold chain integrity, and operational efficiency.

• Operations Management: Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and shipping. Implement and optimize processes to meet daily order fulfillment goals. Ensure timely sorting, grading, transformation, and delivery while maintaining stock availability for all dark stores. Handle complete day-to-day warehouse operations, including cold chain management, within defined cut-off timelines while ensuring quality and SOP adherence.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and audits. Manage inventory accuracy and share daily stock audit reports. Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to forecast and manage stock levels. Ensure timely inventory liquidation (damaged and expired) as per SOP and customer SLA.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff, including pickers, packers, and inventory personnel. Manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing during peak periods. Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely availability of resources such as contract associates, security staff, and transportation.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory and orders efficiently. Ensure staff are properly trained on WMS and other operational technology tools. Ensure timely processing of vendor bills as per PR/PO process in SAP.
• Customer Experience & Vendor Management: Ensure all orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered on time to maintain high customer satisfaction. Address and resolve any order discrepancies or operational issues promptly. Manage relationships with third-party vendors and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met. Review vendor invoices thoroughly to ensure accuracy in calculations, rates, and supporting documentation, verifying alignment with contracts, SLAs, or purchase orders.
• Safety and Compliance: Enforce adherence to safety standards and operational regulations within the warehouse. Ensure compliance with labor laws, health standards, and cold chain handling requirements.
• Reporting and KPIs: Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, delivery timelines, inventory turnover, and productivity. Ensure daily KPIs agreed with the customer are achieved and presented during daily operational reviews. Track productivity across warehouse processes and minimize process waste to control variable costs. Use operational data and insights to identify improvement opportunities.

• Required Experience and Skills- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management , Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience of 10+ years managing grocery or FMCG warehouse operations, preferably involving fresh produce or cold chain logistics .
• Strong experience in warehouse management systems (WMS), SAP, and inventory control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and SLA-driven operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational abilities.

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Experience Level Senior Level