Executive Stores Manager Job in Wirtgen India

Position: Executive Stores Manager

Location: Pune

Reports To: Manager Warehouse

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Educational Qualification: Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Executive Stores Manager to manage and improve warehouse operations in our construction equipment production facility. This role focuses on SAP Warehouse Management (SAP-WM), collaboration with third-party logistics (3PL) partners, warehouse layout planning, inventory optimization, and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will play a key role in streamlining processes to ensure timely material supply and efficient warehouse performance.

Key Responsibilities

SAP-WM Master Data Maintenance

• Create and maintain accurate master data in SAP-WM (material master, storage bins, warehouse configuration).
• Resolve discrepancies in SAP-WM data to ensure seamless warehouse and 3PL coordination.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and 3PL integration requirements.

Process Improvement in SAP-WM

• Analyze current warehouse operations to identify inefficiencies in SAP-WM workflows.
• Propose, implement, and document process enhancements to boost productivity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT, warehouse operations, and 3PL teams to customize SAP-WM functionalities to evolving business needs.

Warehouse Layout & Optimization

• Design and optimize warehouse layouts to improve space utilization and material flow.
• Regularly assess and update layouts to accommodate new products and changing production or 3PL requirements.

PFEP (Plan for Every Part) Management

• Develop and maintain PFEP documentation to streamline material movement and inventory control.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and 3PL partners to ensure alignment with production schedules.

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation of inventory movement, SAP-WM transactions, and 3PL logistics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.

Warehouse Inbound/Outbound Operations

• Oversee inbound (receiving, put-away) and outbound (picking, shipping) operations, ensuring timely and accurate logistics in partnership with 3PL teams.
• Align material flow with production timelines and customer delivery expectations.

Production Line Feeding

• Manage just-in-time (JIT) material replenishment to production lines, reducing downtime and excess inventory.
• Work with 3PL and production teams to ensure consistent and timely part delivery.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse operations with a strong focus on SAP-WM.
• Hands-on experience in master data management and process optimization in SAP.
• Experience collaborating with third-party logistics (3PL) teams on inbound/outbound and delivery schedules.
• Proficient in PFEP creation, warehouse layout planning, and production line material flow.
• Strong grasp of inbound/outbound logistics, inventory control, and lean warehousing principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
• Attention to accuracy in documentation, compliance, and reporting.
• Familiarity with construction equipment or heavy machinery production is an advantage.
• SAP-WM certification is a plus.