Deputy Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager – Warehouse

Company: Client of Sanumas Solutions

Location: Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary:

The Deputy Manager – Warehouse is responsible for managing daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth handling of inward, storage, and outward processes. The role demands strong coordination with production, purchase, transporters, and e-commerce partners to maintain efficient dispatch operations, accurate inventory management, and seamless system entries with cost and rate control.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Warehouse Operations:

• Supervise inward receipts – verify quantity, quality, and documentation against purchase orders.
• Prepare GRN (Goods Receipt Note) and ensure correct ERP/system entries.
• Plan and manage storage, binning, and material issue to production as per order requirements.
• Oversee dispatch operations, ensuring timely loading, documentation (DC, invoice, e-way bill), and vehicle scheduling.
• Conduct daily stock verification, inward/outward register updates, and maintain daily activity reports.
• Follow FIFO / LIFO systems and ensure proper stock rotation.
• Monitor loading/unloading activities to minimize damage or loss.
• Maintain warehouse safety, housekeeping, and discipline standards.

Logistics & Transportation Management:

• Coordinate with transporters and courier partners for dispatch planning and on-time delivery.
• Manage vehicle allocation, route planning, and rate confirmation for local and upcountry deliveries.
• Verify freight bills and rate agreements with logistics partners before approval.
• Ensure vehicle tracking, delivery acknowledgment, and POD (Proof of Delivery) documentation.
• Handle reverse logistics for return goods and rejected materials.
• Liaise with accounts department for timely payment and freight settlement.

E-commerce Operations (Process by Process):

• Order Receiving: Receive daily order data from E-commerce portals (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, etc.) or internal ERP.
• Order Verification: Check order quantity, SKU, and customer address before processing.
• Picking: Allocate and pick products as per order sheet or barcode system.
• Packing: Ensure correct labeling, packing quality, and safety compliance.
• Invoice & Label Generation: Coordinate with the E-commerce system (portal/dashboard) to print invoices, labels, and manifest reports.
• Dispatch: Schedule pickups with courier partners or transport aggregators (e.g., Delhivery, XpressBees, DTDC).
• System Update: Update dispatch details in ERP/WMS and E-commerce portal for real-time tracking.
• Tracking & Delivery: Monitor shipment status, resolve delivery issues, and ensure customer confirmation.
• Return Handling: Manage RTO (Return to Origin) and reverse logistics systematically.
• Reconciliation: Cross-check dispatched vs. delivered orders, and maintain daily shipment MIS.

Reporting & Coordination:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on inward, dispatch, and stock summary.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Quality, and Accounts for operational alignment.
• Support management in cost analysis, product costing input, and performance reports.
• Participate in warehouse audits, physical stock verification, and variance reconciliation.
• Involve in new warehouse sourcing, layout planning, and process optimization.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in warehouse and logistics operations (preferably textiles or e-commerce).
• Strong experience in E-commerce dispatch handling, ERP/WMS, and logistics cost management.
• Knowledge of transport rate negotiation, courier coordination, and online shipping tools.

Skills Required:

• Excellent understanding of warehouse operations and logistics systems.
• Proficient in E-commerce process flow and dashboard handling (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.).
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Excel reporting, ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet tight dispatch timelines.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹40, ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tirupur, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Ware House logistics: 10 years (Required)
• Logistics: 10 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person