Lead - Warehousing (Apply Now)

ABOUT SOLENIS Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on partnering with water-intensive operations to solve complex water treatment process improvement and hygiene challenges with advanced chemical and equipment solutions for consumer industrial institutional food beverage and recreational pool and spa water markets The product portfolio of Solenis includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives and cleaners and disinfectants as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies enhance product quality protect plant assets minimize environmental impact and create cleaner and safer environments Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware USA the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16 100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents Solenis has been recognized as a Best Managed Company for 4 consecutive years and was named as 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner This position manages the following processes Manage the performance of 3PL Service Providers for cost-effective KPI-driven performance Coordinate with all the stakeholders internal - SC Planning Manufacturing QA CS Sales teams external - transport partners Customers 3PL teams for proper flow of information and operational planning and processing from GRN to dispatch Define and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures SOPs with respect to warehouse processes like Inward GRN Put-away Picking PGI Invoicing Inventory Hygiene etc Evaluates processes to identify opportunities to reduce cost improve productivities Hands on with relevant warehousing processes like Inventory Management receiving process Dispatch process manpower management WH KPI like GRN efficiency manpower productivity put-away productivity efficiency picking productivity efficiency dispatch productivity etc Should be well-versed with productivity measurement and improvement tools fishbone 5-Why etc Should have fair understanding of the warehousing cost structure including understanding of different types of cost models for 3PL warehousing Should be highly proficient in SAP should be able to coach guide users and trouble-shoot basic issues Responsible for managing warehouse costs as per budgets as well as submitting cost provision on time and timely payments to vendors Results-oriented innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement demonstrates strong analytical capabilities Should be able to demonstrate critical thinking strong organizational and time management skills ability to stake ownership to ensure accurate completion of the tasks Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and ability to function effectively as part of a team to gain cooperation of individuals across the organization Clear and timely communication in case of any disruptions change in compliance guidelines etc to all the stakeholders Ability to work in a team environment and help in growth of team members by fostering a positive work environment KEY KPIs FOR THE ROLE Managing Warehouse Performance as per Defined KPIs Warehousing Cost vs AOP Managing relationship with the 3PLs transport vendors etc Process adherence Compliance Overall hygiene of warehouse Inventory People Shelf-Life Management etc KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE PERSON PROFILE Graduate Postgraduate with specialization in handling end to end warehouse operations with 3-4 years similar relevant experience Exposure in FMCG Food Beverage Pharma Chemicals Industry preferred Exposure across the spectrum of supply chain management including order and dispatch planning applicable compliances understanding of Exports dispatches Expert in MS Excel PowerPoint with very high proficiency in SAP ERP Expertise certification related to warehousing function would be an added advantage