Job Description
Department: Warehouse Operations / Sales and Dispatch
Industry: Automotive / Automobile Manufacturing
Salary: Not Specified
Employment Type: Not Specified
Maruti Suzuki India is looking for experienced warehouse professionals for Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager positions at its Dabaspet, Bengaluru location. The role involves managing end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, dispatch, logistics coordination, safety compliance, team leadership, and cost control. Candidates should have strong knowledge of automotive spare parts, warehouse systems, and inventory accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage inbound receiving and outbound dispatch processes.
- Ensure timely unloading, verification, and proper documentation of incoming materials.
- Maintain 100% adherence to FIFO / FEFO principles.
- Optimize warehouse space utilization through effective rack, aisle, and layout planning.
- Ensure accurate binning, picking, and storage of spare parts and accessories as per MSIL guidelines.
- Oversee daily cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits.
- Monitor ageing, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory.
- Analyse inventory trends and variances and prepare action plans to improve inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate dispatches to dealers, distributors, and regional parts distribution centres and warehouses.
- Ensure accuracy in order picking, packing, and transport documentation.
- Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, and warehouse best practices.
- Ensure compliance with OEM standards, audit requirements, and statutory norms.
- Maintain safety protocols for handling automotive components, batteries, oils, and hazardous materials.
- Supervise warehouse staff, supervisors, and operators.
- Conduct training on SOPs, safety, and quality compliance.
- Allocate daily work and monitor staff performance and discipline.
- Manage warehouse operations using WMS / ERP tools such as SAP and Oracle.
- Prepare daily MIS and reports covering stock status, fill rate, order accuracy, and in-transit delays.
- Ensure 100% accuracy in system transactions.
- Optimize warehouse operating costs, including manpower, space, equipment, and consumables.
- Reduce losses arising from damages, pilferage, and freight discrepancies.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E. / B.Tech qualification.
- 2–7 years of relevant warehouse operations experience.
- Experience in warehouse operations involving sales and dispatch.
- Strong knowledge of automotive spare parts and logistics.
- Experience in inventory management, warehouse safety, and audit standards.
- Willingness to work at Dabaspet, Bengaluru.
Key Skills Required
- Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management
- Inbound Receiving and Outbound Dispatch
- Automotive Spare Parts and Accessories Management
- SAP / WMS / ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- FIFO / FEFO, 5S, and Kaizen
- Logistics and Dealer Distribution Coordination
- Warehouse Safety, Quality, and Audit Compliance
- Team Leadership and Workforce Management
- Cost Control and Process Improvement
- Data Analysis, MIS Reporting, and Problem Solving
- Basic knowledge of digital tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to manage warehouse operations for a leading automotive company.
- Exposure to automotive spare parts, inventory management, and dealer distribution operations.
- Opportunity to lead warehouse teams and drive operational efficiency, safety, and cost control.
Interview Preparation Tips
- Prepare examples of managing inbound, storage, inventory, and outbound warehouse operations.
- Revise FIFO / FEFO, cycle counting, stock ageing, and inventory variance analysis.
- Be ready to discuss your experience with SAP, WMS, or other ERP systems.
- Understand 5S, Kaizen, warehouse safety, and automotive component handling practices.
- Prepare examples of leading warehouse teams and improving productivity.
- Revise warehouse KPIs such as fill rate, order accuracy, stock accuracy, and dispatch TAT.
- Be prepared to discuss cost optimization and prevention of inventory losses.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can share their updated resume through the email address below.