Warehouse Manager

As a Warehouse Manager at Ramco Group, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, from the efficient receipt and storage of raw materials to ensuring inventory accuracy and optimal stock levels. Your role is critical in preventing production downtime and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will lead a team, identify areas for improvement, and implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

1. Implement and maintain FIFO/FEFO principles for all raw materials and consumables.
2. Monitor stock levels and initiate timely replenishment to prevent production interruptions.
3. Manage rejection procedures for damaged or non-conforming materials in both Paper and Consumables stores.
4. Oversee the use of reel handling equipment like clamp trucks and forklifts to prevent paper damage.
5. Supervise warehouse team members in both Paper and Consumables sections.
6. Identify operational bottlenecks and lead initiatives for warehouse improvement.
7. Reduce waste, damage, and lead times through process optimization efforts.
8. Ensure strict compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
9. Monitor and control warehouse costs, identifying areas for reduction and implementing cost-saving strategies.
10. Maintain a minimum of 98% inventory accuracy.
11. Achieve a minimum of 95% order fulfillment rate.
12. Maintain a minimum of 85% warehouse productivity.
13. Achieve annual cost savings of 5% through process improvements.
14. Optimize warehouse space utilization to achieve a minimum of 85% capacity usage.

1. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Management, or an equivalent field; professional certification is an advantage.
2. Proven experience of 4-5 years in warehouse management, specifically with handling paper reels and strong knowledge of Kraft paper storage standards and FIFO/FEFO practices.
3. Familiarity with inventory management and control procedures.
4. Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
5. Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management principles, logistics processes, and supply chain best practices, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
6. Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop staff, and foster teamwork and accountability.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships, negotiating, and effective communication with internal and external partners.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for optimizing operations.
9. Project management skills to plan, organize, and execute warehouse improvement projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
10. Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
11. Good problem-solving skills.