Assistant Manager - Warehouse Operations - Economic Zones - Chennai
DP World (company site, opens in a new tab)8–12 yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 9–16 LPA
Posted on 24 Sept
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About This Role
- Oversee multi-shift warehouse operations of a large facility (150,000+ sq ft) ensuring peak efficiency in inventory management, equipment utilization, and shipping with timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Manage and train warehouse teams, maintain manpower planning, monitor KPIs and SLAs related to inbound/outbound TAT, and ensure zero inventory variance through audits.
- Coordinate cross-departmentally for workflow optimization, documentation, compliance, and operational data capture to maintain quality and productivity standards.
Minimum Requirements
- 8-12 years of experience managing large warehouses (150,000+ sq ft) with multiple clients/products/SKUs in industries like FMCG, Telecom, Electronics, E-Commerce, or 3PL.
- Familiarity with modern warehouse management systems (WMS such as Oracle/SAP or homegrown) and technology-driven processes for putaway and picking.
- Minimum education: Graduation/Post Graduation/Diploma; Six Sigma or relevant warehouse management certifications preferred.
- Experience managing blue-collar workforce and coordinating with departments like Transport, HR/IR; proficient in MS Office and communication.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced warehouse manager skilled in large-scale facility operations with a proven track record in optimizing costs, space, and process efficiency across multi-client environments.
- Comfortable working in industries demanding high-performance cargo handling like FMCG, Telecom, Electronics, E-Commerce, or 3PLs.
- Strong operational focus on manpower planning, workflow analysis, and adherence to strict KPIs/SLA targets in a multi-shift setup.