Warehouse Shipping & Logistics Manager

Job Requirements

Job Description

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us!
 

Job Requirements:

The Logistics & Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall function of warehouse operations, inventory management, dispatch planning, transportation coordination, and ensuring smooth material flow to support plant operations and customer requirements. The role includes day-to-day management of warehouse activities, logistics coordination, and supervision of warehouse and dispatch teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall warehouse and logistics operations to ensure smooth inbound and outbound material movement.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through proper stock control, cycle counting, reconciliation, and system monitoring.
• Monitor and improve OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery performance to meet customer expectations.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Sales teams for timely dispatches and material availability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and warehouse operational procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize warehouse space utilization, material handling, and logistics costs.
• Monitor daily dispatch activities and ensure timely vehicle placement, loading, and shipment documentation.
• Handle transportation planning and coordination with transporters for efficient delivery management.
• Analyze logistics and warehouse KPIs such as OTIF, inventory accuracy, dispatch efficiency, freight costs, and turnaround time.
• Ensure proper maintenance and control of warehouse records, ERP transactions, and inventory documentation.
• Manage non-moving, slow-moving, and damaged inventory through corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Production, and Customer Service teams to minimize customer complaints related to dispatch and material handling.
• Lead monthly review meetings with key stakeholders regarding warehouse and logistics performance.
• Support audits related to warehouse operations, inventory management, and statutory compliance.
• Responsible for manpower planning, employee training, performance evaluation, discipline, and team development within warehouse and logistics functions.
• Ensure effective implementation of SOPs, 5S, FIFO/FEFO practices, and warehouse safety standards.
• Monitor warehouse equipment and ensure timely maintenance for uninterrupted operations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports related to logistics, inventory, and warehouse performance.
• Manage third-party logistics service providers and ensure adherence to agreed service levels.
• Support business continuity and operational efficiency during peak dispatch periods and plant requirements.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• B.E. / B. Tech / MBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
• 10–14 years of experience in Logistics & Warehouse operations in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing industries such as Glass, Ceramic, Insulation, Chemical, FMCG, or related sectors would be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP/SAP systems, and inventory control processes.
• Strong experience in logistics planning, dispatch management, transportation coordination, and OTIF monitoring.
• Experience in inventory management, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and warehouse optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making capability.
• Experience in KPI reporting, operational MIS preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of safety standards, warehouse compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP/ERP systems, and reporting tools.
• If you are interested in being part of a world class Talent function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, colour, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.