Assistant Manager - Logistics

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Logistics
Location: Perundurai

Role Purpose:

The Assistant Manager – Warehouse Operations will be responsible for managing end-to-end warehouse activities including Inbound, Execution, Outbound, Inventory Control, 3PL management, Labour Compliance, Health & Safety, and Cost Optimization. The role ensures operational excellence, service level adherence, compliance, and productivity improvement across the warehouse.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Inbound Operations

• Manage receiving operations including unloading, GRN, quality checks, and put-away.
• Ensure ASN validation, documentation accuracy, and minimal dock-to-stock turnaround time.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, and transport teams for timely accurate receipts.

2. Operational Execution

• Oversee daily warehouse workflow including picking, replenishment, and dispatch readiness.
• Monitor floor productivity, manpower planning, and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure accurate and timely SAP transactions.

3. Outbound Operations

• Plan picking waves and dispatch schedules to meet OTIF (On-Time In-Full) targets.
• Monitor packing quality, staging, loading, and documentation (invoice, e-way bill, Gate pass).
• Coordinate with transporters for routing, vehicle availability, and timely shipment departures.

4. Inventory Management

• Maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock audits, and root cause analysis.
• Monitor shrinkage, adjustments, and stock integrity across all storage zones.
• Inventory reconciliation and differences recover from the 3 PL partners

5. 3PL Vendor Operations

• Supervise and govern 3PL performance through KPIs and SLAs.
• Validate monthly billing, manpower deployment, and adherence to SOPs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with 3PL partners.

6.  Legal Compliance

• All license maintained as per the State & Central law.
• Ensure 100% compliance on working hour, overtime & weekly off policy.
• Ensure statutory compliance for contract labour (PF/ESI, minimum wages, LWF etc.).
• Verify contractor documentation, muster roll, Bank Payments of the labour compliance etc.
• Maintain ethical labour practices and ensure adherence to regulatory norms.

7. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce safety protocols, 5S, PPE usage, and safe MHE operations.
• Conduct safety drills, incident investigations, and preventive action planning.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, load limits, housekeeping, and risk assessments.

8. Cost Optimization & Vendor Payment

• Optimize labour, MHE utilization, space, consumables, and packaging costs.
• Reduce operational waste, improve productivity, and support layout/flow improvements.
• Track and deliver cost-per-unit, operational budgets, and efficiency metrics.
• Freight cost optimisation with proper route planning.
• To check the vendor bills with proper working and pass the bills as per the company P2P policy.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate in any discipline; MBA in Supply Chain/Logistics preferred.
• 5–7 years of warehouse management or operations experience.

• Strong people management skill.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety, labour laws, and compliance.
• Stakeholder coordination and vendor management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP, and operational reporting.

Desirable:

• Dock-to-stock TAT, GRN accuracy
• Inventory accuracy %, cycle count closure
• OTIF%, dispatch accuracy
• 3PL SLA adherence & cost/unit handled
• HSE audit score, incident reduction
• Labour productivity, operational cost savings

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.