Job Title:Lead Warehouse & Outbound Logistics
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Thika
Languages: Gujarati/Hindi
Our client is looking to recruit a Lead Warehouse & Outbound Logistics for their plant located in Thika. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in managing warehouse and logistics functions within a large-scale manufacturing environment. A minimum of 10–12 years of relevant experience in warehouse and logistics management is required. Proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi languages will be an added advantage to enhance communication within the diverse stakeholder base.
Duties:
• Handling entire Finished Goods Warehouse Operations and being responsible for smooth processes from receiving goods from Production to goods leaving the factory premises
• Schedule Quarterly Finished Goods Inventory Audits
• Ensure digitisation of Warehouse, Dispatch Center, and outbound logistics for both domestic and exports
• Responsible to bring world class practices for Warehouse and Dispatch Center management
• Responsible to evaluate Fleet Management Systems and implement the best solutions
• Ensure best security and checking systems are implemented to have NIL pilferages
• Play a crucial role in Route -to market project by dedicating required time and providing inputs
• Responsible for Exports back-end logistics support – from order receipt to order fulfilment including paperwork
• Oversee the re-work and bundling done in Warehouse for Finished Goods and ensure least damage
• Plan the manpower requirement in well manner resulting in least overtime and fatigue
• Monitor Market Returns on daily basis and prepare solutions to reduce market returns and get it implemented by liaising with Production and Back-office team
• Responsible for regular upkeep and maintenance of warehouse as per standards
• Coordinate with Sales Back Office team for projected orders on daily basis to arrange vehicles to ensure smooth deliveries
• Manage and Monitor Weighbridge & ensure NIL pilferages by continuously doing random audits/checks and implement processes to reduce pilferages
• Liaise with Sales Back office and Transporters for debit notes & damages & ensure debits are made as per policy
• Meet Key Transporters regularly to understand challenges, issues and impose corrective actions to improve delivery standards
• Explore opportunities for competitive transportation services and bring new partners on board
• Implement processes and measures to reduce damages, theft during transits – FOG for Outbound Logistics
• Train & Educate Logistics teams to reduce damages during loading and dispatch