This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 200000 - Rs 600000 (ie INR 2-6 LPA) Experience: 4+ yrs Location: Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced Inventory & Warehouse Operations Manager to lead end-to-end warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics functions while ensuring operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
This role is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in warehouse management, MIS reporting, and inventory optimization, along with hands-on experience managing risk mitigation and insurance claims for high-value inventory.
The successful candidate will oversee warehouse operations, lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with logistics partners, and drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational performance.
Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end inward and outward warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of inventory.
Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documents while ensuring timely Goods Receipt Note (GRN) processing.
Supervise inventory storage, binning, stock movement, and dispatch activities while maintaining high accuracy and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with logistics providers, transporters, and third-party partners to ensure timely deliveries and optimize turnaround times.
Monitor inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and periodic warehouse audits.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports covering inventory levels, order fulfillment, stock variances, operational KPIs, and warehouse performance.
Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Lead end-to-end insurance claim processes for damaged, lost, pilfered, or transit-affected inventory, including documentation, survey coordination, and claim settlement follow-up.
Maintain complete documentation related to inventory transactions, insurance claims, warehouse compliance, and audit requirements.
Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory while recommending inventory optimization and liquidation strategies.
Ensure adherence to warehouse safety standards, operational procedures, and inventory control best practices.
Lead, mentor, and supervise warehouse teams, allocating responsibilities and driving productivity, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with procurement, finance, operations, logistics, and vendor teams to ensure seamless warehouse operations and customer satisfaction.
Support warehouse automation initiatives, ERP enhancements, barcode systems, and process optimization projects.
What Makes You a Great Fit Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related discipline.
4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or logistics management.
Proven expertise in inventory control, warehouse operations, and end-to-end material movement processes.
Strong experience managing insurance claims related to transit loss, warehouse damage, shortages, or inventory risk.
Hands-on experience with ERP-based inventory management systems and warehouse management processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, reporting, data analysis, and MIS preparation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and recommend process improvements.
Experience conducting inventory audits, stock reconciliation, variance analysis, and inventory optimization initiatives.
Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing warehouse teams and driving operational excellence.
Thorough understanding of warehouse safety practices, inventory controls, logistics coordination, and documentation standards.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills with a strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
