Lead Warehouse Management

Job Overview

BU DESCRIPTION 

The Aerospace, Defense and Marine (Aerospace, Defense and Marine or AD&M) business unit of TE is part of the Industrial Solutions segment (Industrial Solutions) and is a world leader in the design of components and electrical interconnection solutions that are used for applications in extreme and rigorous environments. These interconnection solutions make possible applications of avionics, jet and propulsion engine management, flight controls, grounding systems and on-board entertainment for today's "connected aircraft". This capability is extended to military, marine, aviation, space, land and drone vehicles, as well as oil and gas exploration of open-ocean deposits. TE offers solutions for enhanced connectivity that work and resist in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the ends of space. 

ROLE OBJECTIVE 

Warehouse & SCM manager is to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods to meet business operations and customer demand. This involves a delicate balancing act of maintaining optimal stock levels, streamlining operations, and delivering excellent customer service. for Material, Production Planning & Scheduling & customer deliveries Drives end-to-end supply chain management.

Responsibilities:

•    Inventory management:
•    Optimizing inventory levels to avoid overstocking and shortages.
•    Ensuring accurate stock counts and maintaining detailed records.
•    Planning efficient storage solutions to maximize space utilization.
•    Tracking inventory movement from receipt to dispatch.
•    Logistics coordination:
•    Overseeing the receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
•    Coordinating with suppliers, transport companies, and clients to ensure timely deliveries.
•    Ensuring smooth and efficient flow of goods through the warehouse.
•    Team leadership and management:
•    Recruiting, hiring, and training warehouse staff.
•    Delegating tasks, setting schedules, and managing workflow.
•    Coaching and motivating the team, and fostering a positive work environment.
•    Addressing performance issues and ensuring adherence to company policies.
•    Safety and compliance:
•    Establishing and enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
•    Ensuring staff are properly trained in equipment usage and safe handling of materials.
•    Conducting regular safety inspections and maintaining a clean and secure work environment.
•    Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
•    Operational efficiency and continuous improvement:
•    Implementing and optimizing warehouse operations systems and processes.
•    Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement.
•    Implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
•    Utilizing technology such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and automation tools.
•    Budget and financial management:
•    Developing and managing the warehouse budget.
•    Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
•    Maintaining statistical and financial records.
•    Relationship management:
•    Liaising with clients, suppliers, and transport companies.
•    Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Addressing customer service requests and resolving issues promptly. 
•    Demand & Supply planning, Forecasting & Budgeting.
•    Interface with inside sales / customer support teams for coordinating with customers delivery schedules etc.,6
•    Bill of materials creation, Supply chain & Material planning.
•    Prepare time plan for procurement based on schedules, identifying critical area, bottle necks & capacity constraints.
•    Ensure Customer on time deliveries. Take necessary measures / corrective actions in case of deviations.  
•    Responsible for managing deliverables of the pre & post sales responses in terms of Dispatch / Shipment plans.
•    Interact with purchase & sales/marketing for demand forecasting process.
•    Set inventory norms & monitor inventory levels across different products.
•    Ensure maintaining of safety stock, Set order / reorder levels for all class of items. Study consumption trends & no stock outs at any time.
•    Perform slow moving / fast moving, non-moving stock analysis and appraise mgmt. for action.
•    Master production scheduling , Creates production schedule and prioritizes job-orders for production optimization
•    Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation.
•    Complete status reports for production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory. 

Candidate Desired profile:

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•    Generally requires Graduate engineer in B E (Mechanical / Industrial)
•    Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. (Connector manufacturing, Aerospace, Electronic precision industries preferred).

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

•    SAP PP and WH modules 
•    Inventory control tools and processes.
•    Team management 
•    Cycle count & Stock Audit 
•    Legal & Statutory Compliance in EOU
•    Customs & Export/ Import Law
•    Exposure to Internal & External customer

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

•    Inventory Analysis & Management
•    Safety and compliance
•    Equipment handling and maintenance
•    Logistics and supply chain coordination
•    Scrap Management
•    Team Management 
•    Scheduling Capacity Planning
•    Safety stock calculation/ Lead Times
•    Supply vs demand planning
•    Capacity Planning
•    Safety stock calculation/ Lead Times
•    Inventory Forecast
•    STS & STR
•    Commodity / Mfg Processes Know -how
•    Scheduling Capacity Planning
•    Demand Forecasting
•    KANBAN / FIFO
•    Compliance Procedures
•    Supplier Performance Management
•    SAP /ERP Technical skills
•    Project Management skills

Competencies