CE Warehouse Operations Lead
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Job Description
CE Warehouse Operations Lead
Requisition ID: 5091
Job Location: Pithampur - India
Category for Job Posting: Manufacturing
Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time
Working Mode for Job Posting: Fully On-Site
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About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
To lead and manage end-to-end warehousing operations for Case CE India, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, preservation, retrieval, and line feeding of approximately 15,000 SKUs across a 40,000 sqm facility. The role is accountable for managing an inventory value of ₹350 Cr while driving operational excellence, cost optimization, inventory accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement through digitization and lean practices.
Key Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
1. Warehouse Operations Management
Lead end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, verification, GRN, storage, retrieval, line feeding, reverse logistics, and dispatch.
Manage ~15,000 SKUs across two shifts with a team of 20 white-collar employees, 300+ blue-collar workforce, and 55 MHEs.
2. Cost Management & Optimization
Plan, monitor, and control operational costs including manpower, MHEs, consumables, storage infrastructure, and projects.
Drive cost reduction through Kaizens and process optimization initiatives.
3. Material Flow & Feeding Excellence
Ensure timely material receipt, verification, and storage aligned with production plans.
Achieve 100% material availability at point of consumption through advanced feeding systems (JIT/JIS, Kanban, Kitting, Sequencing, DOL, etc.).
4. Material Handling Strategy & PFEP
Develop and sustain Plan for Every Part (PFEP) .
Establish optimized material handling and feeding policies based on part characteristics and consumption patterns.
5. Inventory Accuracy & Control
Drive perpetual inventory practices including cycle counting, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
Lead annual wall-to-wall inventory and coordinate statutory audits.
Maintain best-in-class inventory accuracy.
6. Preservation & FIFO Compliance
Ensure adherence to material preservation standards.
Enforce strict FIFO compliance to minimize obsolescence and damage.
7. Safety & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with safety standards and company policies.
Maintain a zero-incident work environment across operations.
8. Continuous Improvement & Digitization
Lead lean initiatives, Kaizen culture, and supply chain transformation projects.
Implement and enhance WMS and digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual dependency.
9. Inwarding, Inspection & Inventory Health
Monitor inwarding, inspection, and excess material handling.
Drive actions on slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory to improve inventory health.
10. Dispatch & Reverse Logistics
Manage dispatch operations including job work, rejections, packing returns, and sale orders.
Oversee RGP/NRGP movements and vendor returns.
11. Critical Activity Monitoring
Ensure timely scrap disposal and insurance claim processing.
Manage non-usable inventory through salvage and disposal strategies.
Experience Required
20+ years in Warehousing & Materials Management
Experience in Automotive / Construction Equipment / Heavy Engineering preferred
Proven track record in:
Large-scale warehouse management
WMS/EWM implementation
Lean practices (Kaizen, PFEP, JIT/Kanban)
Inventory control & digitization
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Preferred Qualification
MBA in Supply Chain / Materials Management
What We Offer
At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements
Savings & Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility & Family building support
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off
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