Team Lead - Warehouse & Supply Chain

About the Company

Brakes India was established in 1962 and has grown to be the largest manufacturer of brake systems in India. As part of the $2.5 bn T S Santhanam family group, with lineage from the erstwhile TVS Group. Brakes India is headquartered in Chennai with 15 manufacturing plants across the country, catering to local and multinational OEM customers across the light vehicle, commercial vehicle, tractors and the off-highway segments. With a well-equipped R&D center capable of designing, developing, testing and validating products, the core strength of Brakes India lies in its adaptation of products for specific markets in India and abroad depending on the needs of the market, conditions and customers. Apart from being a strong player in the OEM space, Brakes India is the market leader in the aftermarket with a large range of products.

Website : the Role

Overseeing and managing end-to-end warehouse operations and related supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will lead a team of 10 warehouse officers and be responsible for forecasting, logistics coordination, inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, analytics, and driving continuous improvements in customer service levels (CSL).

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations :

Lead and supervise daily warehouse activities including inbound, storage, and outbound operations.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Coordinate with warehouse officers to manage shifts, labour, and process flow effectively.

Updation and management of warehouse contracts.

Daily follow up with units for material, despatches, and outward logistics and analytics.

Awareness on compliance to statutory requirements.

Inventory Management :

Monitor inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits.

Minimize stock variances and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained.

Implement FIFO / FEFO practices and storage optimization.

Forecasting & Order Management :

Collaborate with sales and planning teams for demand forecasting.

Manage end-to-end order fulfilment processes, ensuring timely dispatch and delivery.

Track and resolve order discrepancies or delays proactively.

Logistics Coordination :

Plan and execute transportation strategies in coordination with 3PL partners.

Optimize delivery routes and modes to reduce logistics costs.

Monitor transporter performance and ensure SLAs are met.

Analytics & Reporting :

Analyse inventory, order accuracy, turnaround times, and space utilization.

Generate daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for senior management.

Use data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for cost-saving or process improvements.

CSL Improvement :

Monitor Customer Service Level (CSL) metrics and drive initiatives to improve fill rate, order accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Liaise with cross-functional teams and Plants to resolve supply chain bottlenecks affecting service levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field. MBA preferred.

10 years of experience in warehouse and supply chain management.

Required Skills

Strong understanding of WMS, ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar).

Proficiency in Excel and analytics tools (Power BI / Tableau preferred).

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

Strategic planning & execution.

Process orientation.

Data-driven decision making.

Team leadership & motivation.

Operational excellence.

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