Assistant Manager - Warehouse

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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Warehouse (South) Location: HQ Bengaluru (Periodic travel to Chennai & Hyderabad) About the Role: We are looking for an execution-focused Assistant Manager – Warehouse (South) to manage operations across multiple warehouse locations in Bengaluru with periodic travelling to Chennai & Hyderabad. The role involves driving inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, process compliance, and cross-functional coordination, with frequent travel across warehouses. Experience in FMCG, Beauty, Personal Care, or E-commerce warehousing is preferred. Key Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end warehouse operations across multiple warehouse locations in Bengaluru, with periodic travel to Chennai & Hyderabad. • Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock audits, reconciliation, and variance resolution. • Ensure timely inward, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities while meeting defined SLAs. • Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, 3PL partners, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless material flow and adherence to operational SOPs and compliance standards. • Monitor warehouse KPIs including inventory ageing, order fulfilment, productivity, and dispatch efficiency. • Conduct regular warehouse visits to monitor process discipline, safety practices, and infrastructure readiness. • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and optimize warehouse costs. • Prepare and maintain MIS reports for inventory, dispatches, stock movement, and operational performance. • Support warehouse expansion, transition projects, and system-driven process enhancements. Preferred Skills & Know-how: • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and 3PL processes. • Hands-on experience with WMS/ERP systems and MS Excel. • Good analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. • Understanding of warehouse compliance and safety standards. • Ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG/Beauty/Personal Care environment. • Willingness to travel across warehouse locations in Gurgaon & Rajpura. Experience Requirements: • Graduate/Post-Graduate in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Commerce, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or supply chain, preferably in FMCG/Beauty/Personal Care. • Experience in managing multiple warehouses and 3PL operations; exposure to high-volume warehousing is preferred.