Warehouse Supervisor

The opportunity

Manages or performs work associated with identifying and planning the implementation of improvements to logistics processes including: Identifying enhancements to materials and finished goods movement and storage. Identifying and defining new approaches and systems for inventory management. Defining optimal transportation routes An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• The candidate should have experience in the manufacturing /Power industry. Have a good understanding of Stores & Logistics Management concepts and can identify & define new approaches and systems for inventory management.
• Optimizing warehouse capacity, inventory and floor utilization and supervising and assisting in daily warehouse and shipping operations.
• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, and issuing raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ensures various warehousing operations including packing and storage, replenishment, picking, loading and dispatching are executed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, and quality teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP/WMS systems and conduct periodic stock audits.
• Ensure proper storage practices to prevent damage, contamination, or loss of materials.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety standards, 5S, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead and train warehouse staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance.
• Oversee loading/unloading activities and ensure timely dispatch of finished goods.
• Maintain documentation for inward/outward materials, GRNs, and delivery challans.
• Liaise with transporters and logistics partners for smooth material movement.
• Adapt at managing material storage and handling, including knowledge of shelf life and preservation practices to maintain longevity and ensure optimal performance.
• Skilled in handling both manual and ERP based processes for shelf-life materials and ensuring compliance with original equipment manufacturer specific material group guidelines.
• Proficient in material issuance processes, job work challan creation and its closer, transfer postings and consumption recording in ERP.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of space utilization, material storage/ handling and logical and physical location mapping.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, ensuring smooth processes and high standards of service. Foster a positive work environment and motivate staff to achieve individual and team goals.
• Conduct 100% physical inventory verification in alignment with management guidelines to ensure stock accuracy and accountability..
• Arrangement of materials in defined location post quality clearance as per FIFO. Also, the issuance of materials to the shop floor is in line with the combined pick list by FIFO work procedure only.
• Knowledge of storage and disposal of different types of waste as per the HSE guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to group policies and local safety/environmental regulations
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
  
  

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Mechanical/Electrical with 3-5 years experience / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical with 5-8 years experience in Stores and Logistics. (Preferred Experience in High Voltage Switch Gear Industry).
• Strong working knowledge of Stores & Logistics Operations, Inventory Management, Inventory Ageing Taxation (GST, E-way bill) and SAP system in MM and PP module.
• ISO 9001,14001, 45001 & 50001 Knowledge.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office and both spoken-written English language is required
• Self-motivated and self-organized, open-minded and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and multi-tasking.
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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