Warehouse Manager

Role overview

Systems and operations

• Standardize procedures for receiving, put-away, storage, picking, production issues, dispatch, returns, and scrap or non-conforming material.
• Align GRNs, material issue notes, transfer notes, and delivery notes with procurement, production, and accounts.
• Maintain item master data, bin and location coding, labeling standards, and ERP/WMS capabilities.
• Track warehouse KPIs and report monthly; lead a warehouse team of 11–20 staff.
• Run inbound and outbound operations; enforce FIFO/FEFO, stock rotation, and proper storage.
• Run cycle counts and physical stocktakes, investigate variances, maintain accurate records, and control damage, loss, and obsolete stock.
• Coordinate dispatch and delivery schedules with sales, production, and logistics.
• Optimize layout, racking, slotting, space use, replenishment, and capacity; recommend upgrades, equipment, and infrastructure.

Safety and compliance

• Enforce safe material handling, racking safety, forklift operation, PPE, and housekeeping standards.
• Audit racks, exits, fire points, and material-handling equipment, and ensure findings are addressed.
• Keep forklift and MHE preventive maintenance on schedule and operator certifications valid.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6–10 years of warehouse or stores experience, including at least 3 years leading a manufacturing or industrial warehouse.
• Proven experience implementing warehouse SOPs and inventory controls, plus hands-on ERP inventory or WMS implementation or enhancement experience.
• Strong inventory-control knowledge, warehouse layout and racking knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.
• Able to train and lead a warehouse team; working knowledge of warehouse HSE and safe MHE operation.

Languages and preferred background

• Fluent English and Hindi or Urdu are required; Arabic is an advantage.
• Rubber, plastics, polymers, chemicals, or similar process-manufacturing experience is preferred.
• CILT, CSCP (APICS/ASCM), or an equivalent logistics or supply-chain certification is preferred.

What the employer offers

• The role offers ownership of a key function and scope to shape warehouse growth.
• The employer cites impact across production, supply chain, and cost control, with visibility to senior leadership.
• Compensation is described as competitive based on experience; no specific pay cadence or amount is stated.