ROLE
– Coordinate and schedule inbound material deliveries with vendors, transporters, and the procurement team
– Verify delivery documents against physical receipts
– Inspect incoming consignments for quantity accuracy, condition, and damage
– Liaise with the quality team to facilitate incoming quality inspection clearance before putaway
– Track and follow up on pending or delayed inbound shipments to prevent production disruptions
– Supervise and coordinate safe unloading of materials
– Ensure deployment of appropriate MHE by trained and certified operators
– Maintain unloading dock discipline — safety protocols, vehicle positioning, chock usage, and PPE compliance
– Record unloading TAT and work towards minimising vehicle waiting time at plant gate
– Implement and maintain bar code / RFID labelling for all incoming and outgoing SKUs
– Ensure accurate scanning and GRN creation in the ERP/WMS system at the point of receipt
– Manage label printing, application, and verification across inbound, storage, and outbound stages
– Coordinate with the IT/systems team to resolve barcode discrepancies, system errors, or scanner malfunctions
– Drive adoption of barcode-based processes to improve traceability and reduce manual errors
– Maintain accurate and real-time inventory records in the ERP/WMS
– Conduct cycle counts, periodic stock audits, and annual physical inventory verification
– Monitor inventory aging, identify slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete stock
– Implement FIFO/LIFO inventory rotation principles as applicable to material category
– Track inventory KPIs
– Maintain minimum reorder levels and safety stock norms
– Reconcile physical inventory vs system inventory and drive root cause analysis for variances
– Manage overall plant warehouse / store layout ensuring optimal space utilisation and ergonomic flow
– Allocate dedicated storage zones for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, rejected material, and consumables
– Ensure proper storage conditions for all material categories
– Maintain clean, organised, and hazard-free storage areas in compliance with 5S and GMP standards
– Oversee rack integrity, bin location accuracy, and signage across all storage areas
– Manage bonded stores, controlled substance storage, and hazmat storage per regulatory requirements
– Ensure Safety of RM, FG and overall logistics operations within the plant
– Plan and execute finished goods dispatch as per orders and dispatch schedules
– Prepare and verify outbound documentation
– Coordinate with the sales, production, and customer service teams on dispatch priorities and timelines
– Arrange outbound transportation — vehicle booking, route planning, freight negotiation, and carrier management
– Ensure correct loading practices, load securing, and vehicle sealing before dispatch
– Track outbound shipments until proof of delivery is received and update systems accordingly
– Handle return logistics — documentation, reverse transport, and system reversal
– Implement and optimise warehouse picking strategies
– Ensure accuracy of all pick-and-pack operations through double-check mechanisms and scan-based confirmation
– Manage putaway processes for newly received goods
– Minimise pick errors, wrong shipments, and short shipments through SOPs, training, and periodic audits
– Utilise WMS/ERP directed picking and putaway where available
– Develop weekly and monthly logistics plans aligned with production schedules and sales forecasts
– Prepare logistics budgets covering freight, MHE maintenance, packaging materials, and manpower costs
– Participate in S&OP meetings to align logistics capacity with demand
– Identify bottlenecks in material flow and design corrective/preventive actions to improve throughput
– Evaluate and propose improvements in transportation routes, carrier base, freight costs, and delivery lead times
– Monitor and report logistics KPIs to management on a weekly/monthly basis

REQUIREMENTS
– 8+ years of experience in WH & Logistics Operations
– Post-Graduate Diploma / MBA in Supply Chain / Logistics Management preferred
– Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant / industrial warehouse environment
– Proven experience managing inbound, outbound, and inventory functions simultaneously
– Prior experience with ERP systems
– Experience in handling hazardous materials or controlled substances is desirable
– Working knowledge of barcode/RFID systems and scanning technologies
– Understanding of customs, transportation regulations, and e-way bill compliance
– Familiarity with 5S, Lean Warehousing, and Six Sigma tools will be added advantage
– Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
– Excellent coordination and cross-functional communication skills
– High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry
– Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
– Team leadership and contractor/vendor management skills
– Proactive attitude with a continuous improvement mindset