Assistant Warehouse Manager

Position: Assistant Manager – Warehouse Operations Location: Bangalore Experience: 8+ Years Industry: Retail, FMCG, Grocery, E-commerce, Supply Chain & Logistics About The Organic WorldThe Organic World is one of India's fastest-growing retail chains focused on healthy, organic, and sustainable food products. We are looking for an experienced warehouse professional to lead end-to-end warehouse operations, inventory management, and e-commerce fulfillment while ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Key ResponsibilitiesWarehouse Operations ManagementManage daily warehouse operations including inbound, outbound, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities. Ensure smooth movement of inventory across stores, distribution centers, and e-commerce channels. Monitor warehouse productivity, space utilization, and process efficiency. Implement SOPs to improve operational accuracy and warehouse performance. Inventory & Stock ManagementMaintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and periodic audits. Monitor stock aging, damage control, shrinkage, and inventory reconciliation. Coordinate with procurement, category, and store teams to ensure inventory availability. Drive FIFO/FEFO practices for perishable and FMCG products. Logistics & DistributionManage transportation and last-mile coordination for store replenishments. Ensure timely dispatches and deliveries while optimizing logistics costs. Coordinate with third-party logistics partners and transport vendors. Monitor delivery KPIs and service levels. E-commerce FulfillmentLead e-commerce order fulfillment operations for online orders. Ensure SLA adherence for platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and other online channels. Improve pick-pack-dispatch turnaround time and order accuracy. Monitor customer returns and reverse logistics processes. Team ManagementLead and supervise warehouse supervisors, shift in-charges, and associates. Drive workforce planning, productivity monitoring, and manpower optimization. Conduct team training on safety, compliance, and operational procedures. Foster a high-performance culture within warehouse operations. Process Improvement & ComplianceImplement warehouse automation and process improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with safety, hygiene, and company guidelines. Track warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment rates, productivity, and OTIF. Support ERP/WMS implementation and optimization. Key Skills RequiredWarehouse Operations Management Supply Chain & Logistics Inventory Control & Replenishment E-commerce Fulfillment Vendor & Transport Management WMS/ERP Systems Team Handling & Leadership Process Improvement & Cost Optimization FMCG/Grocery Retail Operations Advanced Excel & Reporting Preferred BackgroundExperience in Grocery Retail, FMCG, E-commerce, Quick Commerce, Distribution, or Supply Chain organizations. Exposure to warehouse management systems and large-scale distribution operations. Experience handling high-volume inventory and multi-location distribution. Educational QualificationBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Commerce, Engineering, or related field. Certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is preferred. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Inventory Accuracy ≥ 99% Order Fulfillment SLA Compliance ≥ 98% OTIF Performance ≥ 95% Warehouse Productivity Improvement Logistics Cost Optimization Stock Loss & Damage Reduction Work location : Kudlugate Bangalore