Warehouse Manager

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,187,000 - 1,847,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in India seeks a Warehouse Manager – Multi-Location Operations to oversee 12 warehouses across states. You will drive inventory control, ERP accuracy, SOP adoption and MIS reporting, while coordinating with 3PLs, logistics, procurement and finance. Strong leadership and multi-site operations experience are essential.

The role demands travel to warehouses, cost control, and establishing standardized processes to optimize performance across locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Commerce or related field.
• MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics will be an advantage.
• 8–12 years of experience in Warehouse / Stores / Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Experience managing multiple warehouses / multi-location operations is strongly preferred.
• Candidates from Electrical & Electronics, Manufacturing, EPC / Infrastructure, FMCG / Distribution, 3PL / Logistics can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Multi-location warehouse management across 12 warehouses in India.
• Establish standard warehouse processes across all locations.
• Monitor MIS and conduct regular review calls.
• Conduct periodic warehouse audits and ensure compliance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with regular cycle counts and stock verification.
• Plan and control inter-warehouse transfers and material movements.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Transporters, and 3PL partners.
• Drive ERP discipline and implement SOPs across locations.

Skills

Multi-location warehouse management

Inventory control

Warehouse audit

Logistics coordination

3PL management

Team management

Warehouse MIS

Cost control

SOP implementation

ERP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations / Commerce

MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Warehouse Manager- Asst. Manager – Multi-Location Operations

Department: Supply Chain / Warehouse

Designation: Warehouse Manager

Reporting To: Head – Supply Chain / SCM

Warehouse Network: 12 Warehouses across India

Travel: Required to warehouse locations as per business requirement

1. Job Purpose

To manage and control warehouse operations across 12 locations in India, ensuring proper inventory control, material availability, warehouse efficiency, logistics coordination, cost optimization, SOP compliance and accurate MIS reporting.

The Warehouse Manager will act as the central point of control between the corporate SCM team and all warehouse locations.

Education

• Graduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Commerce or related field.
• MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics will be an advantage.

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in Warehouse / Stores / Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Experience managing multiple warehouses / multi-location operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, solar, electrical, EPC, infrastructure or engineering industry will be an advantage.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates from the following industries can be considered:

• Electrical & Electronics
• Manufacturing
• EPC / Infrastructure
• FMCG / Distribution
• 3PL / Logistics

5. Required Skills

Must Have

• Multi-location warehouse management
• Inventory control
• Warehouse audit
• Logistics coordination
• 3PL management
• Team management
• Warehouse MIS
• Cost control
• SOP implementation
• ERP knowledge
• Advanced Excel

Good to Have

• Power BI
• Warehouse automation
• Barcode / QR-based inventory
• Experience in warehouse network optimization

6. Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a strong warehouse professional who has experience controlling multiple locations, rather than someone whose experience is limited to managing one warehouse.

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Monitor 12 warehouses from a central location.
• Control warehouse costs.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions.
• Manage warehouse teams and 3PL partners.
• Establish common SOPs across all locations.
• Use Excel/MIS to identify problems before they become major issues.
• Travel to warehouses for audits and operational reviews.
• Coordinate effectively with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Projects and Sales teams.

Suggested Designation

Warehouse Manager – Multi-Location Operations

Reporting: Head – Supply Chain / SCM

Experience: 4-5 Years

Team: Warehouse In-charges + Warehouse/Store Teams across 12 locations

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Multi-Location Warehouse Management

• Overall monitoring of 12 warehouses across different states of India.
• Coordinate with individual Warehouse In-charges / Store teams.
• Establish standard warehouse processes across all locations.
• Monitor daily warehouse activities through MIS and regular review calls.
• Conduct periodic visits to warehouses to check operations and compliance.
• Identify operational issues and ensure timely corrective actions.

B. Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate physical and system inventory across all warehouses.
• Monitor daily inward, outward, transfer and closing stock.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock verification.
• Investigate stock shortages, excess stock and inventory variances.
• Monitor slow-moving, non-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO wherever applicable.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy across all locations.

C. Inter-Warehouse Transfer

• Plan and control material movement between warehouses.
• Ensure stock is transferred based on actual business requirements.
• Track material until it is received at the destination warehouse.

D. Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate with Logistics, Transporters and 3PL partners.
• Monitor vehicle placement, loading, dispatch and delivery.
• Track material in transit and delivery status.
• Resolve transportation-related shortages, damages and delays.
• Monitor freight and handling costs.
• Develop and maintain transporter/3PL performance reports.

E. Warehouse Cost Control

• Monitor warehouse rent and other warehouse-related expenses.
• Control manpower, loading/unloading, handling and storage costs.
• Monitor warehouse space utilization.
• Identify opportunities for consolidation or redistribution of inventory.
• Negotiate/coordinate with warehouse service providers wherever required.
• Ensure warehouse expenses are within approved budgets.

F. MIS & Reporting

Prepare and review regular warehouse MIS covering:

• Warehouse-wise stock
• Inward / outward
• Slow-moving / non-moving inventory
• Inventory variance
• Inter-warehouse transfers
• Pending GRN
• Warehouse occupancy
• Logistics cost
• Warehouse expenses

Present consolidated warehouse performance to SCM management.

G. SOP & Process Compliance

• Develop and implement warehouse SOPs.
• Ensure uniform processes across all 12 warehouses.
• Monitor compliance with company policies.
• Conduct periodic warehouse audits.
• Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping.

H. Team Management

• Manage and guide Warehouse In-charges and warehouse teams.
• Define responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Review team performance regularly.
• Train warehouse teams on SOPs, inventory control and safety.
• Ensure adequate manpower at each warehouse.

I. ERP & System Control

• Ensure all warehouse transactions are correctly recorded in ERP.
• Monitor GRN, material issue, transfer, dispatch and stock adjustment transactions.
• Ensure physical stock and ERP stock are aligned.
• Drive ERP discipline across all warehouse locations.
• Support implementation/improvement of warehouse management systems.

J. Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external warehouse audits.
• Ensure proper documentation for inventory and material movement.
• Close audit observations within defined timelines.
• Maintain proper records for statutory, financial and internal audits.

Required Skills

Data Analyst excel ERP coordination Regulatory compliance problem solving computer MIS google sheets Gmail