Warehouse Specialist

ABB Limited; Vadodara; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Limited in Vadodara, India, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Specialist to manage day-to-day operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and coordinate logistics with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will supervise warehouse staff, drive continuous improvements, and handle ERP/WMS transactions in SAP and related systems, ensuring accurate reporting and KPI tracking.

This role supports ABB Motion, High Power division, with a hybrid work model and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• 7–8 years in warehouse operations, inventory control and logistics.
• Strong experience with SAP and WMS.
• Knowledge of inventory management and KPIs.
• Excellent Excel, reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Ensure timely GRN and Issuance.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, planning and transport for job work material.
• Guide and support warehouse operators and material handlers.
• Promote 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Control

SAP / ERP / WMS

Team Leadership

Logistics Management

Data Analysis

Excel (Advanced)

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Warehouse Manager

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Specialist with experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics coordination, and team supervision. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient warehouse operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing storage utilization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Motion business for High Power division based in Vadodara, India

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Manage day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Ensure timely GRN and Issuance.
• Ensure timely dispatch of Subcon
• Monitor warehouse productivity and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Optimize warehouse space utilization and material flow.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliation activities.
• Ensure proper inventory control practices including FIFO implementation.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment activities.

System & Documentation

• Perform inventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Dynamics, etc.).
• Generate inventory, shipment, and KPI reports.
• Maintain accurate warehouse documentation and records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.

Team Coordination

• Guide and support warehouse operators and material handlers.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, planning and transport for job work material.
• Provide on-the-job training to new warehouse personnel.
• Monitor workforce productivity and adherence to procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety regulations and company standards.
• Promote 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct safety inspections and identify potential risks.
• Ensure proper handling of materials and warehouse equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical / Mechanical engineering field.
• 7-8 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics management.
• Strong experience with SAP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• knowledge of inventory management and warehouse best practices.
• Good understanding of warehouse KPIs and operational reporting.

Required Skills

• Warehouse Operations Management, Inventory Control & Accuracy Management, SAP / ERP / WMS Systems
• Cycle Counting & Stock Reconciliation, Team Leadership & Coordination, Logistics & Distribution Management
• Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis & Reporting
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Problem Solving & Decision Making, Communication & Stakeholder Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory Accuracy ≥ 99%
• Warehouse Productivity Targets
• Cycle Count Completion Rate
• Reduction in Inventory Variance
• Safety Compliance & Incident Reduction
• Warehouse Space Utilization Efficiency

More about us

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
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