Zonal Manager Warehouse Operations

Logiware Supply Chain Solutions; Red Hills, Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Logiware Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a senior warehouse operations leader to oversee multi-location sites in Tamil Nadu. The role focuses on SOP compliance, safety, and cost control while driving service level improvements and inventory accuracy.

You will mentor teams, coordinate with clients and transporters, and manage budgets to sustain positive P&L results. Candidates should bring expertise in SAP, WMS exposure, and strong budgeting, MIS reporting, and performance monitoring across

Qualifications

• Candidates under 50 years of age.
• Strong leadership with experience managing multiple warehouses/locations within a state.
• Proficient in SAP ERP and Advanced Excel; exposure to WMS is a plus.
• Proven ability in planning, budgeting, MIS reporting, and performance monitoring across locations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, distribution planning, and logistics optimization.
• Experience in handling large teams, vendor management, and client coordination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Hindi.
• MBA/PG in Supply Chain/Logistics preferred; any graduate acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage end-to-end warehouse operations across multiple locations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and service level improvements
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, and inventory accuracy across all warehouses
• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse teams and supervisors
• Coordinate with clients, transporters, and internal stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Ensure project budgets are met and P&L is positive.
• Implement process improvements and digital initiatives

Skills

Leadership across multiple warehouses

Budgeting and MIS reporting

Inventory control and distribution

Vendor management

Client coordination

Communication & interpersonal

English & Hindi fluency

Education

MBA/PG in Supply Chain/Logistics

Any Graduate

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

WMS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee and manage end-to-end warehouse operations across multiple locations.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and service level improvements
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, and inventory accuracy across all warehouses
• Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse teams and supervisors
• Coordinate with clients, transporters, and internal stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Ensure project budgets are met and P & L is positive.
• Implement process improvements and digital initiatives

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.
• Inventory accuracy and reduction in stock discrepancies.
• On-time order processing and dispatch performance.
• Operational cost control and profitability.
• Client satisfaction and service-level adherence.
• Compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and audit requirements.

Team productivity and achievement of operational targets

Preferred candidate profile

• Candidates aged below 50 years.
• Strong leadership experience in managing multiple warehouses/locations within a state.
• Thorough working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Advanced Excel; exposure to WMS is an added advantage.
• Proven ability in planning, budgeting, MIS reporting, and performance monitoring across locations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, distribution planning, and logistics optimization
• Experience in handling large teams, vendor management, and client coordination
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English & Hindi is must.
• Any graduate, MBA/PG in Supply Chain/Logistics preferred

Minimum 810 years of experience in Warehousing/Logistics Operations (FMCG/FMCD sector), with at least 35 years in a managerial/zonal role