Warehouse And Distribution Manager
Current• Overseeing day-to-day operations of F&V and Non-F&V departments, ensuring continuous 24/7 operations within allocated budget.• Managing internal and external warehouse and transport operations, guaranteeing high-quality and timely delivery of perishable items.• Efficiently utilizing warehouse space and manpower to serve over 140 stores daily in a 24-hour operational setup.• Planning manpower for 3PL, ensuring timely payment processing, and coordinating closely with various departments and vendors to execute operations smoothly and resolve any challenges.• Monitoring and analyzing RR & 3PL dashboards, Imprest Account Management and energy consumption bookings.• Conducting weekly physical inventory for F&V and Non-F&V departments and implementing F&V and Non-F&V weekly PI shrinkage control strategies.• Managing consumables inventory, conducting fortnightly consumable and asset physical inventories.• Ensuring compliance with HSE and FSSAI guidelines and implementing best industry practices, especially in cold chain operations.• Creating and approving PR/PO/WO for consumables and 3PL billing, and maintaining statutory compliance records at the warehouse.• Conducting detailed analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.• Applying lean methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Just-in-Time (JIT) to streamline operations.Highlights:• Oversaw the entire new store opening process from planning to execution, ensuring timely and successful launches.