Warehouse Specialist

We are seeking a

Location: Pune HO

Basic Requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Age: 25+
• Experience: 3 years
  

Scope of Work:

Warehouse Specialist

Accountabilities Job Summary & Key Responsibilities:

SAP-WM Master Data Maintenance

• Create, update, and maintain accurate master data in SAP-WM, including material master, storage bins, and warehouse configurations, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company and 3PL standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve SAP-WM data discrepancies to support seamless warehouse operations and 3PL coordination.
  

Process Improvements in SAP-WM

• Analyze existing warehouse processes within SAP-WM to identify inefficiencies and propose actionable improvements, including those impacting 3PL operations.
• Implement and document optimized workflows to enhance productivity, accuracy, and system performance.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and 3PL teams to customize SAP-WM configurations to meet evolving business needs.
  

Warehouse Layout Planning

• Design and optimize warehouse layouts to maximize space utilization, improve material flow, and enhance operational efficiency, considering 3PL handling requirements.
• Conduct regular assessments of storage configurations to accommodate new products or changes in production and 3PL demands.
  

Plan for Every Part (PFEP) Generation

• Develop and maintain PFEP documentation to ensure efficient inventory management and material delivery to production lines, aligning with 3PL logistics schedules.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and 3PL teams to align PFEP with production schedules and inventory requirements.
  

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of warehouse transactions, inventory movements, SAP-WM activities, and 3PL-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, audit requirements, and 3PL agreements through meticulous documentation.
  

Warehouse Inward and Outward Processes

• Oversee and optimize inbound and outbound warehouse processes, including receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping, in coordination with 3PL providers.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of materials to support production schedules, customer requirements, and 3PL logistics operations.
  

Production Line Feeding Processes

• Manage material replenishment to production lines, ensuring uninterrupted supply of components and parts, in sync with 3PL delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with production and 3PL teams to align material delivery schedules with manufacturing needs.
• Implement just-in-time (JIT) or lean principles to minimize waste and improve line-side in-ventory efficiency.
  

Skills / Competencies required:

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse operations with a focus on SAP-WM (Warehouse Management module).
• Proven expertise in maintaining SAP-WM master data and driving process improvements.
• Experience working with third-party logistics (3PL) teams, including coordinating inbound/outbound logistics, aligning schedules, and ensuring data accuracy in SAP-WM.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inward and outward processes, including inventory management and material flow.
• Experience with warehouse layout planning and PFEP generation.
• Knowledge of production line feeding processes and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and documentation practices, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and 3PL coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data to drive operational improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including 3PL partners.
• Familiarity with construction equipment or heavy machinery production is a plus.
• SAP certification in Warehouse Management (SAP-WM) or related modules is preferred.
  

Reporting

• Manager – Warehouse