Warehouse Manager

Role & responsibilities

Job Brief

We are seeking an efficient and organized Warehouse Manager (Online)to oversee our receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations. The ideal candidate will optimize space utilization, manage inventory accurately, lead a team of warehouse associates, and ensure that all daily processes run safely and smoothly to meet productivity targets.

Core Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Inventory Control: Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile data with our Warehouse Management System
• Space Optimization: Design and implement efficient facility layouts to maximize storage capacity.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise warehouse staff while monitoring performance.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce health, safety, and security protocols alongside local warehousing legislation.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with clients, suppliers, transport partners, and drivers to secure timely delivery.
• Asset Maintenance: Inspect warehouse machinery and tools regularly to coordinate necessary upkeep.
• Reporting: Prepare regular operational metrics, dead stock statements, and productivity reports for senior management.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 08-12 years of proven work experience in Online warehouse management or managerial role.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on proficiency with inventory databases and specialized software.
• Leadership: Strong track record in workforce scheduling, conflict resolution, and staff motivation.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for cross-functional collaboration with drivers and vendors.
• Problem-Solving: Proven analytical skills to optimize workflows, handle stockouts, and lower operational costs.
• Education: MBA / B-Tech degree required; or Bachelors degree in logistics or supply chain management is a plus.
• Computer Proficiency: It is mandatory that MS Excel should be advance level, like vlookup, pivot table etc.

Preferred candidate profile

Key Qualifications

• Education: MBA / B-Tech. in any Discipline
• Experience: 8 to 12+ years of experience in warehouse (Online).
• Tech Skills: Proficiency with MS Office and PPT
• Experience of working on MS excel is essential
• Must have individually handled a team