Warehouse Specialist I

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation in Tamil Nadu seeks an experienced Store/Warehouse professional to manage receiving, storage, and issuing of materials to support production. You will maintain inventory accuracy, ensure 5S/TPM compliance, and coordinate with Purchase, Quality, and other departments.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in stores/warehouse operations, a strong grasp of ERP documentation, and discipline-driven performance.

Qualifications

• B.Com / B.A / Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 6 years of experience in stores / warehouse operations
• Good understanding of store operations and inventory processes
• Ability to handle store manpower and coordination activities
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems and documentation
• Strong focus on discipline, accuracy, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Store Operations Management: receiving, safekeeping, accounting, and issuing materials to meet monthly production schedules
• Inventory Control & Monitoring: maintain accurate records and provide timely inventory status
• Material Handling & Storage: proper storage to avoid damage and ensure shelf-life items
• System & Documentation: update ERP transactions in Oracle in real-time and maintain documentation
• Dispatch & Coordination: dispatch materials to subcontractors after verification of documents
• Compliance & Housekeeping: ensure 5S/TPM/TQM/EMS standards and safe practices
• Support & Additional Responsibilities: assist Store Manager and handle ad-hoc duties

Skills

Material Handling

Storage & Line Feeding

Inventory Control

Supply Chain & Operations

Digital & Systems

People / Stakeholder Mgmt

Presentation & Communication

Education

B.Com / B.A / Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Key missions of the position:

• Ensure efficient store operations including receipt, storage, and issue of materials to support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock visibility for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure proper material handling, storage practices, and compliance with standards (5S/TPM/TQM).

Measurement

Q (Quality):

• Inventory accuracy and record maintenance
• Compliance with 5S / TPM / audit standards

C (Cost):

• Avoidance of material damage / deterioration
• Proper handling of rejected / excess materials

D (Delivery):

• Timely material issue to production
• Availability of materials as per production schedule

Additional KPIs:

• Completion of stock verification (perpetual & annual)
• Timely updation of ERP transactions

Main responsibilities:

Store Operations Management

• Manage component store including receiving, safekeeping, accounting, and issuing materials.
• Ensure materials are available to meet monthly production schedules

Inventory Control & Monitoring

• Maintain accurate inventory records and provide timely inventory status to users.
• Conduct perpetual inventory and annual stock verification, including reconciliation.
• Monitor inventory levels and provide alerts to SCM for necessary actions.

Material Handling & Storage

• Ensure proper storage practices to avoid damage or deterioration of materials.
• Maintain shelf-life items as per defined work instructions.
• Identify and manage rejected materials (return/storage/disposal)

System & Documentation

• Update all store transactions in ERP systems (Oracle) on real-time basis.
• Maintain proper documentation for all store transactions.

Dispatch & Coordination

• Dispatch materials to subcontractors after proper verification of documents and materials.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Quality, and other departments for store-related activities.

Compliance & Housekeeping

• Ensure compliance with 5S / TQM / TPM / EMS standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices in stores.

Support & Additional Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in overall store operations.
• Handle any additional responsibilities assigned from time to time.

• Required Candidate Profile

  Education/Training

  • B.Com / B.A / Diploma in Supply Chain Management

  Professional Experience

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in stores / warehouse operations

  Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

  Competency

  Level

  Material Handling, Storage & Line Feeding: 4

  Inventory & Warehouse Control: 3

  Supply Chain & Operations Management 3

  Digital & Systems Capability 2

  People / Stakeholder Management 2

  Presentation & Communication Skills 2

  Languages

• English (Preferred)
• Hindi

• Other Specifications

  Behavioural and Skills

• Good understanding of store operations and inventory processes
• Ability to handle store manpower and coordination activities
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems and documentation
• Strong focus on discipline, accuracy, and compliance

Additional Information

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Worker Sub Type: Regular

Job Family: Warehousing/Distribution

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