Warehouse Manager at Avetium Consult Limited

Responsibilities

• Implementation G Configuration: Set up Zoho Inventory from scratch, including configuring warehouses, items, composite items, and barcode scanning systems.
• Process Automation: Design and automate warehouse workflows such as receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and replenishment.
• Multi-Channel Integration: Sync Zoho with platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, and accounting software like Zoho Books to ensure real-time stock updates.
• Data Management G Reporting: Generate real-time reports for warehouse management, stock movement, batch tracking, and expiry dates.
• System Optimization: Analyse existing inventory workflows to improve efficiency and reduce errors, often replacing spreadsheet-based systems.
• Training G Support: Train warehouse staff on using Zoho Inventory (desktop/mobile) and provide ongoing technical support to resolve issues.
• The Consultant would work with the Lead Network Design Consultant and the CLIENT IT Team/Warehouse Personnel and other stakeholders to provide value throughout the lifecycle of a warehouse's digital transformation/Automation:
• Needs Assessment G Selection: They help define unique business requirements, conduct feasibility studies, and vet Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) vendors to find the right fit.
• Process Engineering: They design "lean" target processes to reduce operational time and costs, often eliminating bottlenecks and improving throughput.
• Implementation G Integration: The Consultant would manage the complex technical setup, ensuring the WMS integrates seamlessly with other systems like ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle), e- commerce platforms, and automation equipment when required

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 7- 10 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or inventory management is typical.
• Proven experience with Zoho Inventory and related tools (Zoho Books, CRM, Creator, Flow) or other Warehouse Management Solution Application
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of warehouse management principles (FIFO/FEFO, Bin Location tracking, reorder points).
• Technical Skills: Experience with barcode scanner integration, API connections, and potentially Deluge scripting for custom automations.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot, perform variance investigations, and define KPIs for warehouse efficiency.
• Communication: Ability to work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical setups.
• Inventory Visibility: Ensuring real-time, end-to-end traceability of products.
• Labor Management: Optimizing staffing, shift scheduling, and labour performance.
• Space Utilization: Planning storage systems and facility layouts to maximize capacity.
• Automation: Identifying opportunities for material handling equipment and robotics.
• A first-level university degree is generally required, typically in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• APICS Certifications: Certifications such as Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) are highly desirable.
• WMS/ERP Specific Training: Specialized training in specific warehouse management software (e.g., SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, Zoho WMS) required
• System Implementation: Documented experience in implementing or optimizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or ERP systems is frequently required.
• Process Mapping: Experience in designing and documenting business processes using tools like Visio is often needed.