Warehouse Control Manager

Job location: Mumbai(Panvel) India About the role: We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Warehouse Control Manager to join our team. The Warehouse Control Manager owns end-to-end accountability for inventory integrity, safety, and team performance across a multi-country warehouse network spanning India and Africa (if required). This role offers direct, visible impact on business outcomes, hands-on exposure to SAP/WMS operations, and the chance to build the operational and people-management skills that are the foundation for senior supply chain roles. For someone who wants ownership rather than a checklist, this role delivers it from day one. Warehousing is where inventory risk, cost leakage, and compliance exposure concentrate. The right Warehouse Control Manager protects the business from stock loss, failed audits, safety incidents, and fulfillment delays, while ensuring the inventory data that Finance, Sales, and Planning rely on stays accurate. Because this role spans multiple geographies, getting the hire right materially reduces operational and compliance risk across the entire warehouse network. Operations: Handle day-to-day operations in the warehouse, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows with a proactive approach. Tracking KPI’s: Track and report key warehouse KPIs (order accuracy, dispatch turnaround time, inventory accuracy, etc. Inventory Control: Track stock levels, prevent loss, and run routine audits. Inventory Audits: Conduct inventory audits on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis across all warehouses in India and, where required, in Africa. SOP: Creating warehouse SOP’s as per global standards and implementing it across all the warehouses. Team Management: Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate warehouse staff. Safety & Compliance: Enforce health, safety, and security regulations. Facility Maintenance : Inspect tools, machinery, and the overall warehouse layout. Accurate, audit-ready inventory records across all warehouses; a trained and accountable warehouse team; zero major safety or compliance incidents; and warehouse facilities maintained to a standard that supports uninterrupted operations. Inbound/outbound packaging & logistics control management A bachelor's degree in any field, MBA preferred. 10-15 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 4 years in a managerial role(team management) Familiarity with C&F (Carrying & Forwarding) agent arrangements Working proficiency in SAP, Google Suite, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Strong command of MS Office (Excel in particular, for stock and audit reporting). Good communication and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of Financial impact Language proficiency in English and Hindi. Comfortable with extensive field travel.