Warehouse Manager
kln
Hyderabad
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted periodic audits of the warehouse environment to identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Collaborated closely with logistics teams to ensure smooth flow of shipments across international borders.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for material procurement needs.
- Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
- Drafted policies related to storage space utilization and distribution operations.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided training as needed.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Analyzed data from production reports to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
- Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
- Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Established procedures for receiving, storing, handling hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to identify areas of improvement.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Provided information to shipping and receiving personnel regarding inventory stock.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Led warehouse layout optimization projects, improving workflow and space utilization.
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and solicit feedback for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Coordinated cross-training programs for warehouse staff to ensure flexibility and coverage.
- Managed the disposal of surplus, damaged, or obsolete inventory in accordance with company policies.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
- Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Analyzed various aspects of corporate logistics to determine most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Developed and documented standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving and shipping products or materials.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Planned and implemented energy-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing capabilities.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
