Warehouse Supervisor

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Stores and Logistics leader to drive warehouse efficiency and material flow within the manufacturing environment. You will oversee receiving, storage, and issuing of materials, coordinating with production and procurement to ensure timely material availability and accurate inventory control.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Stores and Logistics with a background in engineering and strong knowledge of ERP/WMS and SAP MM/PP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Mechanical/Electrical with 3–5 years' experience or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical with 5–8 years' experience in Stores and Logistics.
• Preferred experience in High Voltage Switch Gear Industry.
• Strong knowledge of Stores & Logistics Operations, Inventory Management, GST/E-way bill, and SAP MM/PP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the factory Stores and Logistics team to improve reliability, efficiency, and meeting customer demand.
• Optimize warehouse capacity, inventory, floor utilization, and supervise daily warehouse operations.
• Oversee receiving, storing, and issuing raw materials, components, and finished goods.

Skills

Stores logistics

Inventory management

SAP MM/PP

ERP/WMS

Lean & 5S

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

ERP system

WMS

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to change, and collaborates effectively across teams. They will lead the factory Stores and Logistics team, driving initiatives that enhance the reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations to meet customer demand and organizational goals.

How you’ll make an impact

• The candidate should have experience in the manufacturing /Power industry. Have a good understanding of Stores & Logistics Management concepts and can identify & define new approaches and systems for inventory management.
• Optimizing warehouse capacity, inventory and floor utilization and supervising and assisting in daily warehouse and shipping operations.
• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, and issuing raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ensures various warehousing operations including packing and storage, replenishment, picking, loading and dispatching are executed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP/WMS systems and conduct periodic stock audits.
• Ensure proper storage practices to prevent damage, contamination, or loss of materials.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards, 5S, and lean manufacturing principles. Lead and train warehouse staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance.
• Oversee loading/unloading activities and ensure timely dispatch of finished goods.
• Maintain documentation for inward/outward materials, GRNs, and delivery challans. Liaise with transporters and logistics partners for smooth material movement.
• Adapt at managing material storage and handling, including knowledge of shelf life and preservation practices to maintain longevity and ensure optimal performance.
• Skilled in handling both manual and ERP based processes for shelf-life materials and ensuring compliance with original equipment manufacturer specific material group guidelines.
• Proficient in material issuance processes, job work challan creation and its closer, transfer postings and consumption recording in ERP.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of space utilization, material storage/ handling and logical and physical location mapping.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, ensuring smooth processes and high standards of service. Foster a positive work environment and motivate staff to achieve individual and team goals.
• Conduct 100% physical inventory verification in alignment with management guidelines to ensure stock accuracy and accountability.
• Arrangement of materials in defined location post quality clearance as per FIFO. Also, the issuance of materials to the shop floor is in line with the combined pick list by FIFO work procedure only.
• Ensure adherence to group policies and local safety/environmental regulations.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Mechanical/Electrical with 3-5 years' experience / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical with 5-8 years' experience in Stores and Logistics
• (Preferred Experience in High Voltage Switch Gear Industry).
• Strong working knowledge of Stores & Logistics Operations, Inventory Management, Inventory Ageing Taxation (GST, E-way bill) and SAP system in MM and PP module.
• ISO 9001,14001, 45001 & 50001 Knowledge.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office and both spoken-written English language is required
• Self-motivated and self-organized, open-minded and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of storage and disposal of different types of waste as per the HSE guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and multi-tasking.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.